B. Network Components and Cabling
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If an MAU transceiver equipped with a System Quality Error test function is used as a
repeater transceiver, you must disable the test. You can, however, enable the test when
using the MAU as a transceiver.
Intrusive Tap MAUs
Intrusive cable taps splice into the thick cable trunk by cutting the cable at the desired
tap-in marking, located on the cable at 2.5 meter (8 foot) intervals, and installing N-type
connectors on both exposed cable ends. Refer to the "
Intrusive Tap MAU
" figure
following. The N connectors then screw into the T connector on the MAU. Intrusive
cable taps render the entire segment inoperative during installation due to the necessity
of cutting and splicing the cable.
Call Ziatech's
Technical Support
for information regarding where to purchase
interconnecting components and products described in this appendix.
Media Attachment Unit
(MAU)
Transceiver
N-Type Screw Connectors
Thick Type
Coaxial
Cable
Male 15 Pin D Connector
(Preferably with Locking Posts)
For Connection To AUI Drop Cable
ZT8995
Intrusive Tap MAU
Non-Intrusive Tap MAUs
Non-intrusive cable taps, also known as "vampire" or "stinger" taps, provide easy
connection to the thick cable trunk. They make the MAU relocatable without cutting and
splicing cables. Refer to the "
Non-Intrusive Tap MAU
" figure following. They also allow
the network segment to remain operative during installation since the thick cable trunk is
not cut. Several different types of non-intrusive taps are available. One type installs by
piercing a hole in the cable at the desired tap-in marking with a special tool, inserting
the tap in the cable, and then attaching the MAU to the tap.
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