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INSTALLING THE 890 EXTENDED ETHERNET UNITS

The Enable-IT 890 Extended Ethernet Kits have a distance restriction of 6,000ft or

1,829m over 1-pair of Category 2 up to Category 5e wiring from device extension to

device extension. Therefore quick, simple site surveys and installation planning are

highly recommended.

This chapter describes the recommended installation process for the Enable-IT 890

Extended Ethernet Units. It covers the following topics:

• Site Plan – Installation Design Considerations

• Unpacking the Enable-IT 890 Extended Ethernet Units

• Performing the On-Site Installation

Site Plan - Installation Design Considerations

The planning process should involve a site walkthrough and discovery survey. Electrical

Cable measurement tools are the most reliable method to determine the longest run of

hidden wiring. Estimate the best locations to position the Broadband Concentrators to

adequately reach desired connectivity on each floor. Document your findings to use in

designing a network topology to support the Ethernet Switches and backbone

connectivity. Key points to remember in the Site Survey.

• Total distance limitation of 6,000ft over CAT2 up to CAT5e wiring from end to

end.

• 1 Pair CAT-2 Telco wiring .30 Gage or better cabling is required for transmission.

• We highly recommend a quick test to ensure the working order of you 890

units. To do this, please use one of the telephone patch cords provided

and attach each end to the LINE port on the 890 units. Power up until you

see a Green SYNC light on each unit. This confirms proper operation of the

units.

Note: The innermost pins (3 & 4) are used for transport for both voice and data. The

890’s perform an automatic flip of the pins if needed as long as you use the same wire

pair on each end of the run. The provided telephone patch cord can be used for your

test and understanding of the wiring pins. If you already have terminated CAT rated

wiring you can use 1-pair by making an adapter cable. Using the provided telephone

patch cord, cut (1) RJ-11 head off and replace with a Male RJ-45 head using the inside

pins (4 & 5) on the RJ-45 Plug. Repeat for the remote end telephone patch cord.

Otherwise crimp a blank RJ-11 male head (pins 3 & 4) to 1-pair of your existing CAT

rated cabling on each end and insert directly into the LINE port of the 890 unit.

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