For NEC-compliant grounding, use size 16 AWG (1.5 mm2) or larger copper wire and a ring terminal with
an inner diameter of 1/4 in. (5 to 6 mm).
To install the ground connection, follow these steps:
Procedure
Step 1
Locate the grounding lug that is in the accessory tray.
Step 2
Strip one end of the ground wire to 0.22 in. (5.56 mm).
Step 3
Crimp the ground wire to the grounding lug using the wire crimper.
Step 4
Attach the grounding lug (
1
) to the chassis using the screws provided. Tighten the screw to a torque of 8 to
10 inch-pound (0.9 to 1.1 newton meter). Refer to the following figure:
Figure 10: Chassis Ground Connection Points
Grounding lug
1
Step 5
Connect the other end of the ground wire to a known and reliable earth ground point at your site.
Step 6
If you are using this router in a vehicle, attach the ring terminal to the chassis using one of the screws provided,
and the green or green and yellow striped wire. Connect the other end of the wire to the vehicle ground.
What to do next
After you install and properly ground the router, you can connect the power wiring, the LAN cables, and the
cables for administrative access, as required for your installation.
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Installing the Router
Installing the Router Ground Connection
