i Po r t I W- 2 0 / I W- 2 1 / I W- 2 2
Wiring Cat5/RJ-45 Cables
All Cat5/RJ-45 cables used in iPort IW installations must be wired according
to the T568A (“Straight-Through”) Standard with cables wired identically at
both ends.
To prepare Cat5/RJ-45 cables for iPort installations:
1. Pull the Cat5 wire through the wall between the desired locations.
2. Use a stripper or knife to strip about 1” of the cable jacket off each end
of the wire.
• Be careful not to nick any of the individual wires.
3. Untwist the wire pairs and spread them flat. Arrange them as shown in
Figure 3.
4. Trim the ends of the individual wires to ½” in length, making sure that
they are even with each other. Flatten the wires against each other,
leaving no space between them.
5. Hold the RJ-45 connector clip-side down and insert the Cat5 wire ends
firmly into the connector. Make sure that all the wires are flat all the way to the very front of the connector.
6. Re-confirm that the color orientation matches the diagram and that cable jacket fits against the connector stop.
7. Firmly crimp the RJ-45 connector with the crimp tool. Confirm that the connector is crimped firmly and that all the wires
are flat right up against the front of the connector. If even one of these wires is incorrect, cut the connector off the cable
and repeat steps 2 – 7 with a new RJ-45 connector.
Installation Preparation
(all models)
The iPort features an integral Roto-Lock mounting system for quick mounting directly into existing walls. Once the hole is cut
and the cables have been run, you can install the iPort into the wall in a matter of seconds.
1. Determine the location for the iPort and the wall plate(s). Note that the unbalanced audio in IW-20/IW-21 systems and the
unbalanced video in IW-21/IW-22 systems are designed for use in a local-zone system where the iPort wall plate and
audio/video equipment are located less than 30 feet from the iPort.
2. Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no studs, conduit, pipes, heating ducts, or air returns that will
interfere with the iPort.
Note: You can mount the iPort directly next to a wall stud on either side (see
Step 8
, on page 8).
3. The iPort cut-out is 4” (102mm) wide x 5
9
/
16
” (141mm) high. There also must be at least 3½” (89mm) depth within the wall
cavity for the iPort and its connections.
4. Find the cut-out template provided in the iPort packaging. Position the template where the iPort is to be located and
pencil an outline on the wall.
• If you are unsure about obstructions, drill a small hole in the center of the outline and insert a coat hanger wire into the
hole to feel around for possible obstructions.
5. Cut the opening using a drywall saw.
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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
Figure 3: Cat5/RJ-45 Cable Wiring
