LOS GATOS, Calif.-Mesh networking continues to gain steam as Firetide Inc. released two new mesh networking products operating in the 5 GHz band, its HotPoint 1500 routers for both indoor and outdoor use. The products join the company’s 2.4 GHz offerings, the HotPoint 1000 series.
“We want to offer our customers the best products for their particular needs,” said Bo Larsson, the company’s chief executive officer. “We developed the HotPoint 1500 product line for customers with high bandwidth needs such as video monitoring networks, Wi-Fi aggregation, and for environments currently congested with existing 2.4 GHz traffic.”
Sunil Dhar, director of Firetide’s product management, said the company’s HotPoint products allow businesses to operate an Ethernet backhaul without installing costly fiber wiring. The company’s products plug into standard AC power outlets and can maintain Ethernet connections across hundreds of feet.
“We present a very flexible network environment,” Dhar said. “Our solution is unique.”
Dhar said Firetide’s HotPoint products are ideal for hotels, RV parks, airports, convention centers and municipalities, and can be installed in just a few hours.
