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Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide
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Installing CAP Ms
Connect an External Ethernet Device (Optional)
If connecting an Ethernet device to a cascaded pair, this must be the Primary Fiber CAP L.
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"Cat6A Cable Requirements for Ethernet Devices” on page 15
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Raise the lever on the EMI/IP67 cap on the Port A connector, and then remove the connector’s plug.
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Follow the local cleaning technique to clean Port A.
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Install an Ethernet OCTIS Kit on the end of the CAT cable that will connect to the Fiber CAP L, and then
connect that end of the cable to Port A on the Fiber CAP L. (Refer to the technical data sheet that ships
with the OCTIS Kit for further information.)
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Connect the other end of the CAT cable to the Ethernet port of the auxiliary device.
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Go to
Power the CAP M
For the CAP M to operate, the Mains power must be connected to the CAP M Mains connector. Either an AC or
a DC power cable is delivered with each CAP M—the type of power cable delivered is dependent on the type
of power supply in the CAP M.
If you are not connecting an Ethernet device, do not remove the plug from Port A.
Cat6A, including all Cat6A cables, Cat6A Patch Cords, and Patch Panels, between Port A on the Fiber CAP
M and an auxiliary Ethernet device cannot exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet).
The CAP M is powered on as soon as power is connected to it. The CAP M must therefore be grounded
before you connect any electrical power to it. If you have not completed the steps in
, stop and do so before proceeding.
For the AC power supply connection, a minimum cross section of 1.5 mm2 is required and for the DC
power supply connection, a minimum cross section of 2.5 mm2 is required. Each wire must observe the
applicable local regulations regarding loop impedance, voltage drop, and methods of installation. Make
sure to connect the correct voltage to the CAP M.