Installation Guide

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About This Guide
This guide provides the steps to install two CAM3x devices: the CAM3S and the CAM3M. The
major difference between them is the CAM3S is for a Star deployment and the CAM3M is for a
Mesh deployment.
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CAM3S - The Connected Grid Router (CGR) Adaptive Communications Technology (ACT)
Module version 3 for a Star network deployment, or CAM3S installs into the Cisco
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Connected Grid Router (CGR) model 1240. The CAM3S is for Star deployments and uses
the remote antenna.
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CAM3M - The Connected Grid Router (CGR) Adaptive Communications Technology (ACT)
Module version 3 for a Mesh network deployment, or CAM3M installs into the Cisco
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Connected Grid Router (CGR) model 1240. The CAM3M is for Mesh deployments and uses
the WPAN antenna.
Additionally, the guide provides information about: Star and Mesh deployment installation, Radio
Frequency (RF) and Power Line Communications (PLC) installation, ACT Coupler Unit
installation, replacing an existing CAM with a new CAM3S/CAM3M in the field and RF Filter
installation.
This guide is designed for field installers who are familiar with the CGR, its function, and its
operation.
For further information about the base CGR installation, refer to the Cisco 1240 Connected Grid
Router Hardware Installation Guide.
The guide is divided into the following topics:
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Introduction
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Installation Kits
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Star and Mesh Deployment Installation
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Radio Frequency and Power Line Carrier Installation
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ACT Coupler Unit Installation (CAM3M Only)
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Replacing an Existing CAM with a New CAM3S/CAM3M in the Field
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RF Filter Installation
CGR IOS Compatibility
Ensure you are running the correct IOS version on your CGR.
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