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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Connect the Mains Power to the CAP MX .........................................................................................................................................61
Connect a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box .....................................................................................................................................................62
Power the CAP MX ...................................................................................................................................................................................62
Contacting CommScope........................................................................................................................................................................... 63
CMS Global Technical Support ................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Telephone Helplines ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Online Support................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling............................................................................................................................... 63
Hardware to Software Mapping Information ........................................................................................................................................... 64
CMS Technical Training............................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Accessing ERA User Documentation......................................................................................................................................................... 65