User's Guide

PureWave Quantum 6600 Installation Guide v2.1
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7.2 Preparing the Ethernet and Console Cables
ETH-1 and ETH-2 connectors should both be run from the base station to the operator’s network
equipment. The CONSOLE connection may be connected for initial provisioning and thereafter on an as-
needed basis or it may be permanently connected as with the Ethernet connections. Please take into
consideration that the RS-232 console connection is less tolerant to noise and interference in long cable
runs than the Ethernet interfaces.
The maximum length of the Cat-5e cables connecting the ethernet or console ports on the
base station to the Service Provider’s network equipment is limited to 100m (328ft).
When the Base Station is mounted outdoors it is important to use outdoor rated Category-
5e+ Gigabit Ethernet Cable, such as Commscope Ultra II
TM
, and shielded outdoor rated metal
RJ-45 connectors. Six high-quality shielded connectors have been included in the PureWave
Quantum Basic Installation Kit.
Prepare and connect two Cat 5e+ cables from the ETH-1 and ETH-2 ports to the operator’s network
equipment, and one more for the CONSOLE port if desired.
In preparing the Cat 5e+ cables, terminate each at the base station in accordance with the T-568B wiring
standard, as described in Table 8 and illustrated in Figure 16.
Pair Number
Wire Color
Pin Number
1
white / blue
5
Blue
4
2
white / orange
1
Orange
2
3
white / green
3
green
6
4
white brown
7
brown
8
Table 8: Cat 5e+ Connector Pinout