Specifications

5
Installing the POTS Splitter Wiring
The local loop terminates at the punchdown block or NID. Wiring must be connected
from the customer premises side of the punchdown block or NID to an RJ11 jack.
Typically, the punchdown block is installed in commercial locations and the NID is
installed in residential locations.
" Procedure
1. Access the punchdown block or NID.
!
WARNING:
Do not continue unless the DSL access line from the local loop has been
disconnected at the punchdown block or NID. Refer to
Important Safety
Instructions
on page 11.
2. Disconnect the POTS access wiring from the local loop.
A punchdown block is used in the following example.
ABCD
DSL/POTS
From Local
Loop
Wiring to
DSL Jack
Bridge Clip
Punchdown Block
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Jumper
Wiring to
POTS Splitter
for POTS
Demarcation Point
Customer Premises