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Network Overview with a Hotwire 6302 IDSL Router
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Punchdown
Block or NID
DSL
Jack
6302
IDSL
Router
Customer Premises (CP)
DSL
Ethernet
Crossover
Cable
Ethernet Straight
Through Cables
Demarcation
Point
Hub
End-user
Systems
DSL – Digital Subscriber Line
New Wiring Connections
NID – Network Interface Device
Central
Office
(CO)
Local
Loop
Service
Provider
Remote
Terminal
(RT)
Digital
Loop
Carrier
(DLC)
NOTE:
For Ethernet cabling details, refer to Installing the Hotwire 6301/6302 IDSL Router
on page 6.
Package Checklist
Verify that your package contains the following:
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Model 6301 or Model 6302 IDSL Router
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DSL interface cable with RJ11 modular plugs
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Power cord with power transformer
Wiring and Cables Needed
You will need the following wiring and standard connectors with this product:
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Standard RJ11 wall jack for the DSL cabling.
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DSL cabling: New or existing unshielded twisted-pair wiring (CAT3 or better). The
CAT3 wiring must meet EIA/TIA-568 specifications with 24 AWG (.5 mm) or
26 AWG (.4 mm).
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Ethernet cabling: New or existing shielded twisted-pair wiring (CAT5 or better). The
CAT5 wiring must meet EIA/TIA-568 specifications with 24 AWG (.5 mm) or
26 AWG (.4 mm). A straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable is used.
Refer to Installing the Hotwire 6301/6302 IDSL Router on page 6 for cabling details.
