Octava HD70STP-EX, Installation Manual

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Ethernet cable recommendations
Using Shielded CAT6 (STP, 24AWG or better) or CAT7 cable will
ensure maximum signal integrity plus optimum rejection of external
interference.
Note 2- Unshielded CAT5e and CAT6 cables can be used with your
Octava system though they may result in limiting the maximum
attainable distance depending on quality of cable.
Cable Type Note
1 CAT7 cable is recommended.
24AWG or better
Best
2 Shielded(STP) CAT6 cable is
recommended. 24 AWG or better
Recommended
3 UTP CAT5e/CAT 6 cable Acceptable. Note 2
U Use EIA/TIA-568-B standard when terminating your LAN cables.
Ethernet cable installation recommendations:
Use your cable suppliers recommended RJ-45 connector/crimp tool
with your CAT5e, CAT6 or CAT7 cables and ensure you pay particular
attention to the quality of the termination on all cables.
DO / Recommend
Use shielded CAT6 or CAT7 with good RJ-45 terminators
Use a direct cable connection between the Transmitter and
R Receiver unit.
DO NOT
Do Not connect thru Ethernet switches or routers
For optimum signal integrity avoid passing your signals
though any form of Patch-panel, Wall-plate or punch-down
terminations.
Do Not connect cables thru extraneous RJ-45 couplers, wall
plates.
Do Not tightly coil /loop the Ethernet cables