Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Document Overview
- ERA System Overview
- CAP MX Overview
- Safely Working with ERA Hardware
- Installing CAP MXs
- CAP MX Installation and Cascade Rules
- Cat6A Cable Requirements for Ethernet Devices
- Prepare for Installation
- Wire an Optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box
- Mount the CAP MX
- Grounding the CAP MX
- Connect the CAP MX Cables
- Power the CAP MX
- Contacting CommScope
- CMS Global Technical Support
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling
- Hardware to Software Mapping Information
- CMS Technical Training
- Accessing ERA User Documentation

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CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc
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CAP MX Overview
CAP MX Connectors and Power LED
• Figure 2 shows the connectors and Power LED on a CAP MX that has one antenna connector.
• Table 2 on page 7 maps the callouts in Figure 2 and describes the connectors and Power LED.
Figure 2. Location of Connectors and Power LED on a CAP MX with One Antenna Connector
Do not remove caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so.