User's Manual

RadioFrame System Method of Procedure GSM/802.11b
Pre-Installation
40 RadioFrame Networks, Inc.
Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Association (TIA/EIA) and
the Canadian equivalent (or equivalent standards in other countries) be followed.
Applicable NFPA codes, local electrical codes, local building codes and other standards
in this manual shall also
be conformed to when installing computer network cabling.
NOTE: It is recommended that a specialist in the installation of computer networks
perform computer network cable installations. The
specialist should have the expertise,
knowledge of applicable local codes, and the test equipment required for a quality
installation.
NOTE: This section cites standards from the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI), the Electronic Industry Association (EIA), the Telecommunications Industry
Association/Electronic Industries Association (TIA/EIA), and the Canadian Standards
Association (CSA). Even in non-domestic installations, these standards should be
adhered to.
3.8.3.1 Case Type
CAT-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), 100-ohm cable is the recommended cable type
for computer network cabling, and will be the assumed cable type throughout this section.
CAT-5 cable is preferred over CAT-3 and CAT-4 cables because of its ability to support
100Mbps (Megabits per second) systems and because of its better immunity to
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Refer to
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A, and CSA-T529 for more information.
3.8.3.2 Connecting Hardware
UTP cables shall be terminated with connecting hardware of the same category rating or
higher. This includes all connectors, punch blocks, cross-connect jumpers and patch
cords. It is recommended that hardware used to terminate cables be of the insulation
displacement (IDC) type. Modular connectors shall also be of the proper typed for the
cable used; solid conductor cable uses a different connector than stranded cable. Refer
to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A, and CSA-T529 for more information.
3.8.3.3 Cable and Connector Wiring
Appropriate color-coding and jack pair assignments should be followed when wiring
modular jacks, connectors, and cables. The same wiring standard shall be used
throughout the cabling system. ANSI/TIA/EIA T568B is the recommended standard. The
following illustration shows end views of an 8-pin Modular female jack for T568B with the
pairs and colors identified. Refer to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A, and CSA-T529 for more
information.
Warning!
Crimp all connector wiring completely. Ensure that all crimps have fully
penetrated the protective coating on the wiring. Ensure that enough of the
protective coating is left in place to fit inside the connector. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause system failures to occur.