ZyXEL Communications SAM1316-22, User Manual

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Chapter 3 Front Panel
SAM1316-22 User’s Guide
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termination for the outside telephone company lines coming into a building and
the telephone lines in the building.
Figure 10 MDF Wiring
• Connect wiring from end-user equipment to the lower ports of an MDF using a
telephone wire. Connect wiring from the telephone company to the upper ports
of an MDF (see the previous figure).
• Some MDFs have surge protection circuitry built in between the two banks;
thus, do not connect telephone wires from the telephone company directly to
the SAM1316-22.
• Use a punch-down tool to seat telephone lines between MDF blocks.
3.2.3.3 Typical MDF Scenario
You want to install the SAM1316-22 in an environment where there are no
previously installed MDFs. There is no phone service and you want to install the
SAM1316-22 for data-access only. No connections from the CO lines are
necessary.