3com nj105 User Guide
Mounting the IntelliJack
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Before connecting the IntelliJack to the network, verify that the
existing network cabling meets the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 standard
and that the port in the wiring closet is connected to an active
Ethernet MDI-X port.
existing network cabling meets the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 standard
and that the port in the wiring closet is connected to an active
Ethernet MDI-X port.
1 Thread both IntelliJack LAN cables through the opening in
the mounting plate.
2 Connect the wiring as illustrated in the previous diagram.
The IntelliJack has two Category 5 cables each terminated
with a male RJ-45 connector.
with a male RJ-45 connector.
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The white cable connects the LAN to the four personal
area network (PAN) ports located on the bottom of the
IntelliJack.
area network (PAN) ports located on the bottom of the
IntelliJack.
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The black cable connects the LAN to the single pass-
through port located on the front of the IntelliJack.
through port located on the front of the IntelliJack.
3 Choose one pair of the provided screws that best fits your
outlet box.
4 Tighten the screws while holding the IntelliJack in place.
NOTE: The IntelliJack is designed to be mounted
using the provided mounting plate or many after-
market faceplates. However, some after-market
faceplates stand out from the wall and do not
provide a secure mounting surface for the IntelliJack.
In such cases it is recommended to place the 3Com
spacer between the IntelliJack and the after-market
face plate. For more information on the different
mounting plates and spacers, see Appendix B.
using the provided mounting plate or many after-
market faceplates. However, some after-market
faceplates stand out from the wall and do not
provide a secure mounting surface for the IntelliJack.
In such cases it is recommended to place the 3Com
spacer between the IntelliJack and the after-market
face plate. For more information on the different
mounting plates and spacers, see Appendix B.