User's Manual

antenna to be oriented and that the cable runs directly downward from the connector
to avoid water running down the cable and into the F connection.
Route the coaxial cable to the building entry point utilizing UV-resistant tie-wraps
and staples or cable clamps as required.
UV-rated cable should be used outdoors, and Riser-rated cable can be used
indoors. In some buildings, a Plenum-rated or riser-rated cable is required. Consult
the local codes.
Mount the grounding device in Figure 2-8 (e.g. Radio Shack 15-909C) as near as
practicable to the point of cable entry to the structure. Connect the grounding device
to a suitable “grounding electrode” following local code.
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Connect the RG-6 coaxial
cable from the Subscriber Transceiver to the grounding device and waterproof all
outdoor-rated F connectors, such as by wrapping them with tape.
To Subscriber Transceiver
Grounding device
Ground wire (green or bare)
To power inserter
& cable modem
Figure 2-8: Typical grounding device at subscriber premises.
2.3 DC Power Supply
The Transceiver is powered over the coaxial cable via a Power Inserter (Figure 2-9)
provided with the Transceiver.
Inside the CPE building, route the RG-6 from the building entrance point to the
wireless cable modem location. Install an F connector on the cable. Connect the
transceiver cable to the “To Antenna” F-type female connector of the Power Inserter.
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For example, the National Electric Code, sections 820-33 and 820-40, describes this requirement in
detail.
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