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Installing the Access Point 6
To run an Ethernet cable through the waterproof connector:
1.
Unscrew the two main components of the connector.
2.
Remove the insert from the larger portion of the connector. This should be a rubber cas-
ing surrounded by a plastic shell. Both the plastic shell and the rubber casing should have
a slit along one side, allowing them to be opened up in order to insert the cable.
3.
Prior to attaching the rubber casing to the cable, run the cable through the smaller portion
of the original two-part enclosure. Be sure to run the cable through the smaller opening (at
the top of the plastic component) so that the head of the cable goes towards the AP. (Note
that this step can be done after the rest of the connector has been assembled, but it can
be difficult to do so when deploying long cables, so it's best to do it here instead.)
4.
Run the Ethernet cable through the slit in the rubber casing and ensure that the casing
wraps firmly around the cable. The Ethernet connector at the end of the cable should be
on the larger side of the rubber casing.
5.
Replace the larger plastic component (the one that has threading on both ends) such that
it fits around the rubber casing with the plastic shell. The portion of the component with a
large rubber washer should be facing the end of the Ethernet cable (which will be con-
nected to the AP).
6.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the port on the AP and screw the plastic threading in place.
This should be tightened firmly, but should not require excessive force.
7.
Finally, screw the last plastic portion to the top of the threading. Again, tighten this firmly,
but not excessively. The gap between the top cap and the base of the threading compo-
nent should be 3mm when using a 24AWG cable or 3.8mm when using a 22AWG cable.
Now that the Ethernet cable connection has been fully assembled, the AP is ready to be
deployed.
Installing the Access Point
Selecting a Location
When you plan the OAP832e physical configuration, include the elements shown in Figure 1
on page 7