Chapter 2: Installing the Access Points

Note

All cables must be multimode, 62.5/125 µm.

Connecting to an MT-RJ Network

To connect to an MT-RJ network, you need:

ˆa patch cord with a female MT-RJ connector to insert into the access point’s male MT-RJ fiber optic port, and another female MT-RJ connector to insert into the MT-RJ adapter.

ˆan adapter for connecting the patch cord to the MT-RJ network.

To connect to an MT-RJ network

1.Remove any cable protectors attached to the patch cord and adapter.

2.Connect the access point to your network as shown in the next illustration.

To access point

Female

MT-RJ connector

Female

MT-RJ connector

MT-RJ adapter

Patch cord

To MT-RJ network

Figure 18. Connecting to an MT-RJ Network

Note

Connecting to an SC Network

The patch cord shown above must connect to the access point with a female MT-RJ connector. For details, see “Using and Purchasing the Required Patch Cord and Adapter” on page 55.

To connect to an SC network, you need:

ˆa patch cord with a female MT-RJ connector to insert into the access point’s male MT-RJ fiber optic port, and an SC connector to insert into the SC adapter.

ˆan adapter for connecting the patch cord to an SC network.

To connect to an SC network

1. Remove any cable protectors attached to the patch cord and adapter.

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