Installation guide

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Installing an RIO Network
At a Glance
Overview This chapter provides information on installing an RIO network.
What's in this
Chapter?
This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Installation Overview 96
RG-6 Cable Connections 97
RG-6 Cable Installation Tool 98
Preparing RG-6 Cable for a Connector 100
Installing F Connectors on Quad Shield RG-6 Cable 102
Installing BNC or Self-terminating F Connectors on RG-6 Cable 105
RG-11 Cable Connections 107
The RG-11 Installation Tool 108
Installing F Connectors on RG-11 Cable 109
Semirigid Cable Connections 113
Semirigid Cable Installation Tools 114
Preparing a Semirigid Cable for a Connector 115
Installing F Connectors on Semirigid Cable 116
Semirigid Trunk Cable Tap Port Connections 117
Providing Line Termination on the Drop Cable 118
Connecting/Disconnecting a Drop Cable at a Tap 120
Installing Fiber Optic Repeaters 122
Terminating the Trunk Cable 126
Installing the Ground Point 127
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