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Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router to Enable Instant Networks in All Environments Los Gatos, California
Firetide, a leader in mesh networking for quickly, easily and affordably deploying large wireless networks, has announced the HotPoint 1000R wireless mesh router designed for outdoor network deployments. Firetide, a Best of Show finalist for wireless networking, demonstrated the product at the NetWorld+Interop conference in Las Vegas May 11-13.
The HotPoint 1000R is based on Firetide's mesh networking technology which uses advanced routing technologies and IEEE 802.11-compliant radios to "unwire" the Ethernet infrastructure. Firetide's HotPoint(TM) Wireless Mesh Routers replace Ethernet cabling and form a Wireless Instant Network(TM), which eliminates costly and time-consuming provisioning and creates a self-configuring, self-healing mesh network. Firetide networks scale and self-configure instantly by simply plugging HotPoint routers into standard AC power outlets, providing a simple and reliable alternative to standard Ethernet cable.
"Our customers told us they want to deploy Firetide mesh networks in all environments and asked us to develop a product specifically for outdoor use," said Bo Larsson, CEO of Firetide. "The HotPoint 1000R is designed for quick and easy outdoor deployments, such as Wi-Fi networks and video surveillance systems, in areas once impossible to reach."
Instant Mesh Networking Outdoors
The HotPoint 1000R brings the flexibility of mesh networking outdoors, enabling quick and easy deployment of Ethernet ports anywhere and eliminating the need for trenching and laying fiber or cable. The HotPoint 1000R is fully interoperable with Firetide's award-winning HotPoint 1000S wireless mesh router, which is used for indoor deployments. Campus networks can now integrate their indoor and outdoor routers into one mesh network. The HotPoint 1000R is ideal for campus networks, downtown Hot Zones, transportation services, and outdoor communities such as marinas, RV parks, and outdoor events.
The HotPoint 1000R outdoor wireless mesh router provides long-range coverage up to two miles omni-directionally. Two weather-sealed Ethernet ports are provided for connecting any Ethernet device, such as surveillance cameras or access points. The HotPoint 1000R can provide Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows configuration flexibility, or it can be powered from a PoE source. The 1000R is weatherized for deployment in extreme weather conditions, utilizing a NEMA class 4 enclosure, and has built-in lightning protection.
HotPoint 1000R to be Deployed in Culver City
Wireless Hotspot, Inc. will deploy an outdoor wireless mesh network with the HotPoint 1000R in Culver City, California later this month. "Firetide products have been a key factor in deployment strategies for our clients both in terms of speed and cost," said Joseph Hsieh, President of Wireless Hotspot, Inc. in Los Angeles. "We chose Firetide's mesh architecture because it allows us to scale our network indefinitely and accommodate unique business requirements. HotPoint routers meet most of our fixed wireless bridging requirements and we can deploy instant networks with minimal site surveys and configuration time."
Firetide, a privately held wireless mesh technology company, develops networking equipment to deploy large Wireless Instant Networks quickly, easily and affordably. Firetide's Instant Networking solution is ideal for building out Wi-Fi networks, video surveillance, and temporary networks in a variety of environments, such as public access Hot Zones, airports, hotels, campus environments or other locations where wiring is difficult, disruptive, or expensive. Investors include Menlo Ventures, HMS Ventures, and Hawaiian Electric Industries. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.firetide.com.