MSM323-R Integrated Services Access Point Quickstart
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HP ProCurve Networking
WARNING:
The MSM323-R must be installed with the antennas pointing straight up.
Damage caused by water ingress through the RJ-45 connector as a result
of the MSM323-R being improperly installed or the improper assembly
or attachment of the weatherproof RJ-45 connector, is not covered by the
warranty.
Plan the installation
Identify a suitable install location. The MSM323-R has a NEMA 4 rating and is unsuitable for
installation in a salt fog environment. Local electrical and building codes and regional
regulations will dictate many aspects of your installation. You may also wish to perform
transmission and reception tests at a proposed location before installing. In some cases it
may be desirable to install remote antennas, off the body of the MSM323-R.
You will have to provide an effective earth ground for the MSM323-R, at least one of its
antenna surge suppressors, and the Ethernet surge suppressor. It is rarely sufficient to use a
metal pole for any equipment grounding.
You will also need to decide how to route the Ethernet cable from the building to the
MSM323-R.
Install Cabling
According to your needs and local electrical codes and regulations, run grounding wires and
Ethernet cable to where the MSM323-R will be installed.
Ensure that the other end of the grounding wires connect to a true earth ground according to
the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and/or all pertinent local codes.
For the Ethernet cable, allow for an extra two feet (.6 meters) for connector attachment and
drip loops. In addition, allow for an extra four feet (1.2 meters) of cable for the Ethernet
surge suppressor. Use outdoor-rated shielded Cat5e cable (direct-burial type recommended).
Prepare the weatherproof Ethernet cable
To provide a weatherproof seal, the Ethernet port on the MSM323-R uses a custom
weatherproof cable connector (supplied). You must terminate your Ethernet cable with this
connector as described in the following procedure. Cable length should not exceed 300 feet
(91 meters).
Caution:
Ruggedized and shielded Ethernet cables must be used for all connections.
1.
Carefully unpack the nine quick-disconnect items from the plastic bag, identifying all
parts as illustrated. If any parts are missing, DO NOT proceed until you get a
replacement parts kit.
2.
If your Cat5 Ethernet cable already has an RJ-45 connector on the end that will connect
to the HP ProCurve equipment, remove the RJ-45 connector by cutting the cable at least
half an inch (1.2 cm) before the RJ-45 connector.
Be sure to make a clean cut with a pair of sharp angle cutters.
The complete cut
(through both the cable sheath and all wires) must occur in a single cutting motion.
3.
Hold Clamp Ring (C) horizontally, with its fingers to the left. Insert the Seal (B) into the
fingers on the left end so that it is flush with the end of the fingers. Insert the Gasket (D)
into the right end, pushing it against the ridge at the end of the threads. The Gasket is
beveled on one side. The beveled side should face inwards away from the Screw Nut.
4.
Thread the Sealing Nut (A) onto the left end of the Clamp Ring (C). Tighten it only
enough for it to stay attached.
5.
Hold the Screw Nut (E) vertically, with the open threads facing up, and drop the Body (f)
into it, with the RJ-45 connector opening facing up.
6.
Hold the Clamp Ring (C) vertically below the Screw Nut/Body items and screw the Body
into the threads on the Clamp Ring (C). Tighten it only enough to stay attached. Note
that the Screw Nut (E) remains loose on the Body (F).
7.
Remove the white backing paper from one of the RJ-45 Gaskets (H) and press the glued
side onto the Body (F) being
very careful
to align the gasket with the RJ-45 connector
shape on the Body (F).
8.
Remove the backing paper from the second RJ-45 Gasket (H) and press it over the first
one, being sure to maintain alignment.
9.
Tighten the threads between Body (F) and Clamp Ring (C)
by hand. DO NOT tighten
between Clamp Ring (C) and Sealing Nut (A). Do not over tighten. Do not tighten with
tools.
The quick-disconnect assembly should now look like this when held horizontally, with
the Sealing Nut (A) at the left end, and the Screw Nut (E) over the Body (F) at the right
end.
10.
Carefully thread the cleanly-cut end of the Cat5 Ethernet cable through the Sealing Nut
(A) end of the quick-disconnect assembly, and push through approximately 1 foot (30
cm) of cable.
Note:
The next two steps should be performed by someone with experience building
Ethernet cables.
11.
Prepare the cable and attach it to the RJ-45 Plug (G) according to the directions
included with your crimping tool.
12.
Before continuing, test the cable with a portable Ethernet cable tester to ensure that the
RJ-45 plug (G) is correctly connected.
Sealing
Nut
Seal
Clamp
Ring
Screw
Nut
RJ45
Plug
Gasket
Body
RJ45
Gaskets
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Weatherproof connector parts
