Patton electronic 2294, 2292 manual Planning the installation

Model 2292 & 2294 Series Getting Started Guide 3 • Hardware installation

Planning the installation

Before you start the actual installation, it is strongly recommended that you gather all the information needed to install and setup the device. See table 3 for an example of what pre-installment checks you might need to carry out. Having carried out the pre-installation checks enables you to install and set up your SmartNode extender into an existing infrastructure with confidence.

The mains outlet that is utilized to power the equipment must be within 1 foot (0.3048 meters) of the device and shall be easily accessible.

Note When setting up your SmartNode extender consider cable length limita- tions, and potential electromagnetic interference (EMI) as defined by the applicable local and international regulations. Ensure that your site is prop- erly prepared before beginning installation.

Before installing the SmartNode extender device, the following tasks should be completed:

•Create a network diagram (see section “Network information” on page 24)

•Gather IP related information (see section “IP related information” on page 24 for more information)

•Install the hardware and software needed to configure the SmartNode. (See section “Software tools” on page 24)

•Verify power source reliability (see section “Power source” on page 24).

When you finish preparing for SmartNode extender installation, go to section “Installing the SmartNode extender” on page 25 to install the device.

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