User's Manual
5-2
PMP320HDW2v1
Preliminary
JUL
2010
Before
you
begin
Chapter
5:
CSM
Hardware
Installation
Before
you
begin
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This
section
describes
items
that
the
installer
or
subscriber
must
purchase
before
installing
the
CSM.
This
section
also
describes
items
that
must
be
available
and
points
to
consider
before
beginning
the
CSM
installation.
Additional
material
required
for
installation
The
additional
materials
required
for
installation
are
as
follows:
•
The
computer
of
the
subscriber
must
be
equipped
with
an
Ethernet
network
interface
card
(NIC).
NOTE
The
NIC
is
not
provided
with
the
CSM,
but
subscribers
can
purchase
a
NIC
at
most
computer
and
electronics
stores.
•
An
RJ–45
Ethernet
cable
to
connect
the
CSM
plug
-
in
power
supply
to
the
computer
.
•
Ground
wire
of
sufficient
length
to
run
between
the
CSM
and
the
home
ground
point.
NOTE
•
It
is
recommended
that
the
ground
wire
be
a
6
A
WG
,
solid
copper
wire.
•
It
is
recommended
that
if
a
ground
rod
is
used
it
should
be
an
8
ft
(2.5m)
copper
rod.
•
Most
buildings
have
an
existing
ground
rod
outside,
at
the
main
power
connection
site.
If
desired,
a
rod
can
be
installed
into
the
ground
outside
the
building
after
consulting
the
local
electrical
codes.
•
The
AC
line
cord
is
not
provided
with
the
hardware.
Acquire
the
appropriate
power
line
cord
for
the
country
where
the
unit
is
installed.
•
Lead
screw
anchors
if
the
CSM
is
mounted
on
a
brick
or
masonry
surface.
•
Outdoor
-
rated
category
5e
Ethernet
cable
to
connect
the
CSM
plug
-
in
power
supply
through
the
building
wall
to
the
CSM.
•
RJ–45
plug
connectors
and
the
tools
required
for
field
termination
of
the
category
5e
cable
•
Grommet
to
cover
a
3/4
inch.
(18
mm)
hole
•
Silicone
or
acrylic
caulking