RadioFrame Networks Inc DH2 User Manual

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RadioFrame System 
Pre-Installation 
RFN_3.1 Beta
  
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NOTE:  
This section cites standards from the American National Standards 
Institute (ANSI), the Electronic Industry Association (EIA), the 
Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Association 
(TIA/EIA), and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Even in non-domestic 
installations, these standards should be adhered to. 
3.9.3.1 Case 
Type 
CAT 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), 100-ohm cable is the recommended 
cable type for computer network cabling, and will be the assumed cable type 
throughout this section. CAT 5 cable is preferred over CAT 3 and CAT 4 cables 
because of its ability to support 100Mbps (Megabits per second) systems and 
because of its better immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMT) and Radio 
Frequency Interference (RFI). Refer to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A, and CSA-T529 for 
more information. 
3.9.3.2 Connecting 
Hardware 
UTP cables shall be terminated with connecting hardware of the same category 
rating or higher. This includes all connectors, punch blocks, cross-connect 
jumpers and patch cords. It is recommended that hardware used to terminate 
cables be of the insulation displacement (IDC) type. Modular connectors shall 
also be of the proper typed for the cable used; solid conductor cable uses a 
different connector than stranded cable. Refer to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A, and CSA-
T529 for more information. 
3.9.3.3 
Cable and Connector Wiring 
Appropriate color-coding and jack pair assignments should be followed when 
wiring modular jacks, connectors, and cables. The same wiring standard shall be 
used throughout the cabling system. ANSI/TIA/EIA T568B is the recommended 
standard. The following illustration shows end views of an 8-pin Modular female 
jack for T568B with the pairs and colors identified. Refer to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A, 
and CSA-T529 for more information.  
 
 
Warning! 
Crimp all connector wiring completely. Ensure that all crimps have fully 
penetrated the protective coating on the wiring. Ensure that enough of the 
protective coating is left in place to fit inside the connector. Failure to follow 
these instructions may cause system failures to occur.