Wireless Mesh Networks

Firetide is the leading provider of multi-service mesh networks for industrial and municipal applications. Firetide provides a secure, high performance wireless mesh infrastructure and access solution for video surveillance, Internet access, public safety networks, and temporary networks wherever rapid deployment, mobility, and ease of installation are required.

As two leading companies in the IT industry, First Telecom and Firetide agreed to join efforts to provide their clients with the most innovative solutions within the market. With this partnership First Telecom’s clients may now benefit from quick, more reliable and cost-effective way to facilitate communications, in an architecture that can also support voice, video, and data communications upon deployment.


HotPort® 6000 Wireless Mesh Nodes 


HotPort 6000 mesh nodes provide reliable Ethernet connectivity over a high-performance, self-forming wireless mesh backbone - indoors, outdoors, or onboard moving vehicles. All HotPort nodes have multiple Ethernet ports for connecting network devices or other networks to the wireless mesh. HotPort 6000 mesh nodes provide up to 70 Mbps throughput and operate at 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz (U.S. public safety licensed band), or 5 GHz. Depending on the model, HotPort 6000 nodes are equipped with either single or dual radios, operating at 400 mW.

Reliable Connectivity Anywhere

Designed for seamless indoor and outdoor operation, the HotPort mesh network securely handles concurrent video, voice, and data applications, making it ideal for municipal, public safety, and industrial networks. The mesh's self-forming and self-healing properties enable rapid deployment and dependable operation. Firetide's AutoMesh routing protocol manages network load and traffic congestion to optimize mesh-wide performance and capacity.

Firetide's end-to-end solution includes HotPort nodes for mesh infrastructure, HotPoint access points for wireless access, HotView software for a complete management system, and HotView Controller for mesh and client mobility.

Dual-radio Performance

To maximize performance, dual-radio HotPort 6000 nodes support two radio modes. In the "bonded" mode, both radios are combined to operate as a single unit that provides double the bandwidth of a single radio equivalent. This is ideal for bandwidth-intensive application such as video surveillance, resulting in crystal clear video images. This mode also provides a "fat pipe" for point to point wireless backhaul - for example, to connect two mesh networks.

In the "linear" mode, both radios operate independently enabling sustained bandwidth levels over an unlimited number of hops. This enables long linear topologies, such as when networking a railway line, and provides a sustained level of service to every node, which is also critical for large municipal networks.

Single Infrastructure for Multi-user, Multi-service Wireless Network

The HotPort 6000 mesh solves the problem of having to build out dedicated wireless networks for multiple applications and users. With HotPort 6000 nodes, you can build a single infrastructure for public safety video, public Wi-Fi access, enterprise VPN, and voice traffi c, dramatically reducing capital investment in the wireless backbone.

Key Applications

Municipalities: True multi-service networks providing a single infrastructure for video, public Wi-Fi access, enterprise VPN, and voice traffic.
Security and public safety: High-performance surveillance video with optimal frame rates and image resolution, giving you the ability to make any IP camera a "wireless" device.
Transportation: Reliable Wi-Fi access with high speed mobility and sustained bandwidth over a linear topology.