Installation Guide

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Installation Guide for SecureMesh
®
WAN Extender 2 - PL-0072A
Grounding checklist
To confirm that the XTEN-2000 is adequately protected from power surges and
lightning, ensure the following:
Table 3: Grounding checklist
Status Checklist Item
Install all lightning and surge suppression devices in accordance with UL 96A
installation requirements for lightning protection systems and the NFPA 780 standard
for lightning protection.
Verify that all points of the ground system are tied together with less than 5 Ω resistance
between any two points.
Connect a ground wire from the XTEN-2000 to the ground system on the utility pole,
tower, or building.
When installing outdoor Ethernet cable, use UV protected, STP, Cat6 cable that
includes a drain wire. Connect the drain wire and the cable shield to the ground lug
inside the surge suppressor. Leave the end of the drain wire at the power source
unconnected.
(Additional requirement): To connect the XTEN-2000 on a roof or tower to the ground
system, use a 10 AWG or larger down-lead.
(Additional requirement): Route the Cat6 cable inside the tower and tie the cable to the
tower leg at 4 foot intervals. For increased protection, run the Cat6 cable through
metallic conduit installed on the tower.