Install the Waterproof Ethernet Cable Housing

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

Note

Torque the cable glands properly to protect the access point from water intrusion.

Procedure

  1. 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.
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    Weatherproof Ethernet cable housing
    Image of the weatherproof housing highlighting the sealing nit, claw, seal, Ethernet connector, and the main access point body.
    Callout Description
    1 Sealing nut
    2 Claw
    3 Seal
    4 Ethernet connector
    5 Main body
  2. Insert the Ethernet cable through the sealing nut and the claw.
  3. Take the seal apart, insert the cable between the two halves, and reassemble the seal.
  4. Insert the seal into the claw.
  5. Insert the Ethernet connector to the main access point body and into the connector until the locking tab clicks into place.
    Note

    Note

    Ensure that the small tabs on the claw fit into their counterparts on the main body.
  6. Insert the seal and the claw into the main body.
  7. Screw the sealing nut onto the threaded main body.
  8. Tighten it to a torque of 12 in-lbs.
  9. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a PoE injector or a PoE-enabled switch.
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