Connecting The Cables; Connecting A Cable And Fitting The Strain Relief Clamps - Enterasys AP2650 Installation Manual

Connecting the Cables

To connect the cables to the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP:
1. Connect the cables to the appropriate contacts. (Position A in Figure
Figure 3-1
You have the following options:
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2. Fit a strain relief clamp to the connected cable. The toothed part of the clamp must enclose the
cable completely (is depicted by Position B Figure
Warning: If the housing is not perfectly sealed and the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP is subjected
to spray water or dampness, you will endanger your life. Ensure that you adhere to the following
safety rules.
• Before connecting up, turn off the power supply.
• The sealing of the cable feedthroughs of the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP is only assured
when the cable has a suitable diameter and adequate tensile strength. Only use cables that
meet the specifications as mentioned in
• Never wrap insulating tape, adhesive tape or other materials around thinner cables to achieve
the required diameter. In this case, neither the housing seal nor the strain relief clamps can fulfill
their function
• Close all unused openings in the housing seal with the sealing plugs supplied with the Outdoor
Wireless. Do not use fillers or any other material under any circumstances

Connecting a Cable and Fitting the Strain Relief Clamps

Connect cables pre‐assembled with a connector (Ethernet, antennas) by inserting the
connector into the appropriate socket. Secure antenna cables by tightening the sleeve nut
of the connector (key size SW8). For more information, see "Connecting an Ethernet Cable
to the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP" on page
Cable to the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP" on page 3‐9.
48 V DC power supply. Use the connector supplied with the Enterasys Wireless Outdoor
AP.
110 ‐ 230 V AC power supply. You will require a power supply adapter to use this power
supply.
"Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP
3‐9 and "Connecting an External Antenna
3‐1).
Enterasys Wireless Outdoor AP Installation Guide 3-5
Connecting the Cables
Cables" on page 3-3.
3‐1.)