Use the waterproof Ethernet cable housing to ensure a weatherproof seal for the
Ethernet cable.
About this task
Before connecting the RJ45 cable,
install a waterproof Ethernet cable housing on the cable.![Note](images/note.png)
Note
Torque the cable glands properly to
protect the access point from water intrusion.
Procedure
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Remove the sealing nut, claw,
and the 2-part seal from the main body of the waterproof housing.
Assemble the pieces around the
Ethernet cable as shown in
Weatherproof Ethernet
cable housing.
Weatherproof Ethernet
cable housing
Callout |
Description |
1 |
Sealing nut |
2 |
Claw |
3 |
Seal |
4 |
Ethernet connector |
5 |
Main body |
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Insert the Ethernet cable through the sealing nut and the claw.
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Take the seal apart, insert the cable between the two halves, and reassemble
the seal.
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Insert the seal into the claw.
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Insert the Ethernet connector to the main access point body and into the
connector until the locking tab clicks into place.
![Note](images/note.png)
Note
Ensure that the small tabs on the claw fit into their counterparts on the
main body.
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Insert the seal and the claw into the main body.
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Screw the sealing nut onto the threaded main body.
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Tighten it to a torque of 12
in-lbs.
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Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a PoE injector or a PoE-enabled
switch.