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Data Sheet
HotPort 3200 Series Outdoor Wireless Mesh Nodes
HotPortTM 3200 series outdoor mesh nodes have weatherproof IP67/NEMA 4X enclosures and connect wirelessly to indoor and outdoor HotPort nodes to form a high performance wireless mesh network for video, voice and data. Outdoor nodes feature a dual spectrum radio; optional spectrum-specific, high gain omni-directional antennas; and a built-in dual port 10/100 Ethernet switch that supports 802.3af Power over Ethernet. They can operate at 2.4 GHz for maximum capacity and range, or at 5 GHz for maximum capacity and minimal interference from 2.4 GHz devices. A removable sunshield and a flexible mounting kit are provided with each mode. HotPort 3100 indoor mesh nodes and HotPort 3203 outdoor mesh nodes are fully interoperable with each other.
HotPort High Performance Mesh Network Feature Set
The significant new features of the HotPort High Performance Mesh Network and its companion HotView Mesh Management Software provide a wealth of customer benefits that, together, make the solution as easy to sell as it is to deploy and operate. Below are highlights of the key features, details of which are available separately in the product datasheets and documentation.
Features Benefits
Rugged Construction All HotPort outdoor nodes have weatherproof NEMA 4X/IP66-rated cast aluminum enclosures to withstand the harshest of environments. Each unit includes a (removable) protective sun shield, offers flexible mounting options (wall, roof or pole) and tolerates a wide operating temperature range.

Dual-Spectrum Flexibility

HotPort mesh nodes operate in the unlicensed spectrum at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. Judicious frequency and channel selection permits multiple and separate mesh networks to be deployed in very close proximity, and optionally interconnected using the MeshBridge capability. In certain configurations, Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is used to minimize radio/radar interference.
Two Weatherized Ethernet Ports Two separate 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports can be used to connect equipment, or to interface with other networks. Any system with an Ethernet interface can be connected, including access points, digital video cameras, sensor equipment, or any other outdoor-rated networked devices.
Power over Ethernet Standard IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows the HotPort node to serve as power sourcing equipment (PSE) to an attached device, such as digital video surveillance camera. 
Practical Power Options Outdoor nodes are available with a choice of two additional power options: a weatherized AC adapter and a street light power tap. HotPort 3200 mesh nodes are also easily adapted for use with third-party battery backup systems and solar-powered charging systems.
EthernetDirect EthernetDirect takes advantage of any existing wiring to enhance overall mesh performance. The link substitutes a full-duplex 100 Mbps wired path between any two mesh nodes, which allows them to receive and transmit traffic simultaneously.
Network Gateway Interconnect and
Gateway Server 		Any node can interface with another LAN, MAN or WAN as an NGI. Multiple NGIs connected to the same network, such as the Internet, offer enhanced redundancy (with load-balancing and automatic failover) and improved throughput. A node used as a Gateway Server aggregates multiple NGI links into a single, high-speed connection to the external network.
MeshBridge The MeshBridge feature is used to connect multiple mesh networks into a single, integrated mesh environment with up to 1000 nodes. The MeshBridge link can be directly wired, or made via any separate switched or routed LAN, MAN or WAN infrastructure. MeshBridge enhances performance and simplifies the management of large-scale mesh networks, especially ones that extend throughout a metropolitan area or an entire county.
Class of Service Traffic Prioritization Three levels of CoS allow traffic to be prioritized to improve overall mesh performance, scalability and versatility, especially in "triple play" data, voice and video applications. High priority is normally assigned to voice over IP (VoIP) traffic to minimize jitter and latency. 
Virtual LANs VLAN support includes both port-based and trunked (with IEEE 802.1q standard tagging). Traffic segmentation affords greater privacy, and can enhance mesh performance and scalability by allowing traffic to be directed along specific VLAN routes. 
Strong Traffic Encryption  The security and integrity of the HotPort mesh can be ensured by using the built-in hardware-assisted 128- or 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard provision. Any external encryption, such as with a virtual private network (VPN), is fully preserved as traffic traverses the mesh network. 
Access Control All traffic can be filtered by MAC address on either an explicit Allow or Deny basis to control access to the HotPort mesh network. The traffic filtering provisions work whether the host system is connected directly to a HotPort node via one of the Ethernet ports, or indirectly via an attached wireless access point or network gateway.
RF Transmit Power Level and
Antenna Options 		Adjusting the transmit power level of certain nodes allows the entire mesh network to be "tuned" to deliver peak performance without sacrificing mesh-wide resiliency or scalability. A variety of high-gain antenna options provides a choice of either directional or omnidirectional coverage.
Received Signal Strength and
Multi-Hop Optimization 		These twin capabilities help reduce contention in large mesh networks, and allow mesh paths to be selected by link quality to enhance overall performance, scalability and reliability. 
HotView or HotView Pro Mesh Management Software

HotPort 3200 Series Outdoor Wireless Mesh nodes are supported by both HotView and HotView Pro Mesh Management Software. Certain features, such as MultiMesh and MeshBridge, are supported only by HotView Pro.