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INSTALLING AND ROUTING INTERIOR CABLE
This step consists of routing a coaxial cable from the outside
wall into your house to the satellite modem receiver connected
to your computer. In most installations, there is more than one
way to get the cable to its inside destination. If the satellite
modem receiver is located near an inside wall, you can use the
crawl, basement, or attic spaces. Use cable clips where neces-
sary. When routing the cable to the satellite modem receiver,
take the shortest possible path and always protect it from phys-
ical damage. You may need to feed a length of string through
tight access hole(s) and then pull the cable through.
When the grounding scheme requires access to the internal
building ground, feed the 14 AWG copper/8AWG aluminum
wire from the ground block with the RG6 coaxial cable. Con-
nect the 14 AWG copper/8AWG aluminum ground wire to the
grounding scheme you select (see “Overview of Grounding the
Satellite System” on page 30) or as specified by NEC or local
code requirements.
1. Choose a spot on the outside wall where you will drill a
hole. It should be near the satellite antenna dish.
2. After verifying that there are no wires or pipes blocking the
location where you want to feed the coaxial cable into the
building, drill a 1/2-inch hole through the outside wall.
3. Feed the cable into the access hole and route it to the satel-
lite modem receiver. Depending on the installation site,
cable could be routed through a floor or wall, or directly to
the rear of the computer. If the cable comes out of a wall,
you can use a wall plate for a more professional look.
If your grounding scheme requires, also feed the ground
wire at this time. Remember to use copper wire if your
ground scheme requires it, or if you will come within 12
inches of masonry or soil.
4. Connect the cable to the satellite modem receiver.
5. Seal the outside access hole with silicone sealant.
6. Estimate the total length of cable used. You will need this to
determine if a line amplifier may be required.
7. If you plan to upgrade to a Satellite Return or DirecDuo
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system, consider installing the additional cable at this time.
PARTS NEEDED
TOOLS NEEDED
• Coaxial cable(s)
• Cable clips
• Silicone sealant
• 14 AWG copper/8 AWG aluminum
grounding wire
• Electric drill and 1/2-inch bit
• String
• X100 or similar Phillips head screwdriver
WARNING
• Verify before you drill that there are no electrical wires
in the wall near where you will be drilling.
• You may be killed or seriously injured if you contact wir-
ing while drilling.
CAUTION
• Verify before you drill that there are no pipes in the wall
near where you will be drilling.
• Damaging pipes may cause property damage.
• Never use a staple gun to attach coaxial cable to a
wall.