Rj45 Connector - DragonWave Horizon COMPACT Plus Product Manual

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4.3.4 Assembling the RJ45 Connector
Shielded, weatherproof RJ45 connector shells are used for connecting the CAT5E cable, leading from the
power-on-Ethernet power supply and network connections, to the Horizon Compact Plus.
Note: Shield and drain wire MUST be connected to metal head shell of RJ45 connector at BOTH
ends of outdoor cable!
Two different styles of connector have been used in production. For Horizon serial numbers ending in
"999" or less, an RJ45 "snap in" type in-line housing is used. For serial numbers ending in "1000" or
higher a "push fit" style is used. Both styles are not compatible and do not mate with the respective
female connector on the horizon chassis.
"Snap fit" Style
The connector shell must be assembled in a specific manner for it to correctly connect to the Horizon
Compact Plus unit. The CAT5E cable is terminated as a straight through connection with a shielded
RJ45 connector. This RJ45 connector has to be assembled into the weatherproof connector shell
oriented as shown in Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-11 RJ45 Cable connector "Snap fit" Style
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