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30 Extreme CPE Product Manual
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
2.7 ODU Cable Connection
The ODU needs to be connected to the IDU using propriety Ethernet cable, and
the ODU must be grounded by connecting a grounding wire.
2.7.1 ODU-IDU Propriety Ethernet Cable
Connection
Use outdoor-rated 10 pin propriety Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors on each
end. Before connecting the cable, first plan a cable route from the ODU outdoors
to the IDU indoors. Consider these points:
 Make sure the cable length does not exceed 90 meters (295 ft).
 Determine a building entry point for the cable.
 Determine if conduits, bracing, or other structures are required for safety or
protection of the cable.
 Be sure to ground the outdoor-rated 10 pin propriety Ethernet cable
immediately before it enters the building.
 For additional lightning protection, it is recommended to use a lightning
arrestor immediately before the Ethernet cable enters the building.
1 Remove the rubber sealing cover from the IDU COM port on the ODU.
2 Cut the Ethernet cable to the required length and feed it through the port
cover. Then use a crimp tool to attach an RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet
cable.
Make sure the Ethernet twisted-pair wires are attached to the RJ-45 connector
following standard pin assignments.
3 Connect the Ethernet cable to the IDU COM RJ-45 connector.
4 Screw the port cover back into the unit and tighten it to ensure protection
against moisture.
To connect the ODU-IDU Ethernet cable, follow these steps: