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The Enable-IT 864 Extended Ethernet Units have a distance restriction of 6,000ft or
1,828m over 1-pair of Category 2 up to Category 5e / CAT6 wiring from device extension
to device extension. Therefore quick, simple site surveys and installation planning are
highly recommended.
This chapter describes the recommended installation process for the Enable-IT 864
Extended Ethernet Unit. It covers the following topics:
Site Plan – Installation Design Considerations
Unpacking the Enable-IT 864 Extended Ethernet DSLAMs
Perform an out of the box Test
Performing the On-Site Installation
Site Plan - Installation Design Considerations
The planning process should involve a site walkthrough and discovery survey. Electrical
Cable measurement tools are the most reliable method to determine the longest run of
hidden wiring. Estimate the best locations to position the Broadband Concentrators to
adequately reach desired connectivity on each floor. Document your findings to use in
designing a network topology to support the Ethernet Switches and backbone connectivity.
Key points to remember in the Site Survey.
Total distance limitation of 6,000ft or 1,829m from end to end.
1 Pair CAT-2 wiring or 4-pair Cat5e .30 Gage or better cabling is required for the
864 Interlink transmission.
For the Interlink wiring you can use RJ-45 connectors. Crimp a RJ-45 Male Head to
each end of the contiguous wire run and using the following pins (1 & 2) straight
through. This will deliver Ethernet Data.
The 864 Interlink port (RJ-45 interface) carries this 1-pair signaling over the RJ-45 pins
(1 & 2) - used for transport for both voice and data. If you use more than 1-pair of
wiring such as a CAT5 segment, the RJ-45 pins (3 & 6) are not used and the remaining
pins 4,5,7 & 8 are can transport native PoE or are unused.
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