HP MSM466-R

grounding. To ensure safety and electrical protection,
you must decide how to route the Ethernet cable from
the building to the AP.
Preparing the weatherproof Ethernet cable
To provide a weatherproof seal, the Ethernet port on
the AP uses a custom weatherproof cable connector
(supplied). You must terminate your Ethernet cable with
this connector as described in the following procedure.
Cable length must not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
Spare weatherproof cable connectors are available
from HP (5066-1705).
CAUTION: Ruggedized Ethernet cables must be used
for outdoor cable runs.
The image key references (numbers in parentheses) in
the following procedure reference Figure 2 (page 3).
Figure 2 Weatherproof connector parts
7. RJ-45 plug5. Screw nut3. Clamp ring1. Sealing nut
8. RJ-45 gaskets6. Body4. Gasket2. Seal
1. Carefully unpack the nine weatherproof connector
items from the plastic bag, identifying all parts as
illustrated. If any parts are missing, do not
proceed. Contact HP support to request a
replacement parts kit.
2. If your Ethernet cable already has an RJ-45
connector on the end that will connect to the AP,
remove the RJ-45 connector by cutting the cable
at least 1.2 cm (.5 inch) from the RJ-45 connector.
Be sure to make a clean cut with a pair of sharp
angle cutters. The complete cut (through both the
cable sheath and all wires) must occur in a single
cutting motion.
3. Prepare the clamp ring:
a. Hold the clamp ring (3) horizontally, with its
fingers to the left.
b. Insert the seal (2) into the fingers side until it
is flush with the end of the fingers.
c. The gasket (4) is beveled on one side. Insert
the gasket (4) into the right end of the clamp
ring, beveled side facing to the left, pushing
it against the ridge at the end of the threads.
The beveled side should face away from the
screw nut (5).
4. Thread the sealing nut (1) onto the left end of the
clamp ring (3). Tighten it only enough to stay
attached.
5. Hold the screw nut (5) vertically, with the open
threads facing up, and drop the body (6) into it,
with the RJ-45 connector opening facing up.
6. Hold the clamp ring (3) vertically below the screw
nut/body items and screw the body (6) into the
threads on the clamp ring (3). Tighten it only
enough to stay attached.
Note that the screw nut (5) remains loose on the
body (6).
7. Remove the white backing paper from one of the
RJ-45 gaskets (8), carefully align the gasket (8)
with the RJ-45 connector shape on the body (6),
and press the glued side onto the body (6).
8. Remove the backing paper from the second RJ-45
gasket (8) and press it over the first one, being
sure to maintain alignment.
9. Hand tighten the threads between body (6) and
clamp ring (3).
CAUTION: Do not tighten between clamp ring (3)
and sealing nut (1). Do not over tighten. Do not
tighten with tools.
The connector assembly should now look like
Figure 3 (page 3) when held horizontally, with
the sealing nut at the left end, and the screw nut
over the body on the right.
Figure 3 Weatherproof connector assembly
10. Carefully thread the cleanly-cut end of the Ethernet
cable through the sealing nut (1) end of the
connector assembly, and push through
approximately 30 cm (1 foot) of cable.
NOTE: The next two steps should be performed
by someone with experience building Ethernet
cables.
11. Prepare the cable and attach it to the RJ-45 plug
(7) according to the directions included with your
crimping tool.
12. Before continuing, test the cable with a portable
Ethernet cable tester to ensure that the RJ-45 plug
(7) is correctly connected.
13. Carefully pull the cable slack back through the
connector assembly until the RJ-45 plug (7) is
almost touching the body (6). Adjust the cable
position so that the RJ-45 plug (7) fits precisely
into the RJ-45 cutout in the body (6), and press
down the plastic tab so the plug fits correctly.
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