Waterproofing Your Installation - D-Link DCS-4712E Quick Installation Manual

Waterproofing Your Installation

A round Ethernet cable, a crimping tool, and RJ-45
plugs are required for this procedure.
1. Place the washer around the base of the
Ethernet connector as shown.
Figure 13: Attaching the Washer Ring
2. Thread the bare Ethernet cable through
the waterproof connector as shown.
Figure 14: Threading the Cable
3. Attach an RJ-45 plug to the end of the
cable using a crimping tool.
Figure 15: Attaching the RJ-45 Connector
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4. Connect the RJ-45 plug into the Ethernet
connector, then screw the waterproof
connector to the Ethernet connector by
turning it clockwise about one half-turn.
Figure 16: Attaching the Waterproof Connector
5. Screw the back part of the waterproof
connector clockwise until there is a tight
seal around the Ethernet cable.
Figure 17: Tightening the Connector
6. T h e p o we r c o n n e c t o r a n d re s e t
button cables are not waterproof. It is
recommended to use waterproof tape
to protect them. Wind the tape around
each cable in an overlapping manner to
cover them.
Figure 18: Wrapping the Power
Connector and Reset Button
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