Installing the POTS Splitter Wiring
The local loop ends at the punchdown block or NID. Wiring must be connected from the customer premises (CP) side of the punchdown block or NID to the DSL jack. Typically, the punchdown block is installed in commercial locations and the NID is installed in residential locations.
The following is an example of a punchdown block.
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DSL/POTS | A | B | C | D | POTS Splitter |
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"Procedure
1.Access the punchdown block or NID.
2.Disconnect the POTS access wiring from the local loop.
!WARNING:
Do not continue unless the DSL access line from the local loop has been disconnected at the NID or punchdown block. Refer to Important Safety Instructions, page 10.
Green (T1) and Red (R1) are the standard pair wiring colors used in the next two NID illustrations for Tip (T1) and Ring (R1). Your wiring may differ.
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