Chapter 5
| Network Connections
How to Connect to the RJ-45 Port
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Figure 22: Making a Connection to the RJ-45 Port
9.
Seal the PoE port connector using tar seal or weatherproof tape for extra
protection against rain and moisture.
10.
Route the Ethernet cable from the AP to the power injector (or PoE LAN switch)
following your cable plan and connect it to the “DATA & POWER OUT” port. The
Power LED on the AP should turn on to indicate a valid link.
Grounding the
Ethernet Cable
To comply with safety regulations, the shield of the outdoor-rated Ethernet cable
must be connected to protective ground (earth). The grounding point can be either
inside the building, or immediately at the entry point to the building, depending
on where a protective ground is available.
Caution
:
Grounding the outdoor-rated Ethernet cable must be performed by a
professional installer in conformance with local safety regulations.
This document proposes one method for grounding the outdoor-rated Ethernet
cable through its drain wire. The actual connection method employed is left to the
professional installer.
To ground the outdoor-rated Ethernet cable, follow these steps:
1.
Strip back about a one inch (2.4 cm) section of the Ethernet cable jacket to
expose the drain wire.
RJ-45 Plug on Ethernet Cable
Waterproof RJ-45 Port Cover Assembly
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