User Manual

Wiring backhaul to the backhaul punch block
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 79
Wiring backhaul to the backhaul punch block
This procedure explains how to connect the backhaul wires to the backhaul punch block. Be sure you have
read and understood Understanding the backhaul installation process
on page 74 before continuing.
Requirements
• Wire cutters
• Electrician’s tool or knife to peel back wire coatings
• Standard punch down tool for type 66-Block punch block.
Procedure
1. Familiarize yourself with the backhaul punch block.
The punch block is of type 66-Block. The punch block terminal positions onto which you punch down
wires are numbered from left to right, from 1 to 50. V-shaped notches in the plastic below and above the
punch block terminals separate the terminal positions into groups of 10 to make it easier to find the
correct terminal to punch into.
WRIST
STRAP
Wear an ESD strap and connect the strap to the ESD jack in he
Antenna Interface Unit when performing any installation
procedure. See Understanding the Antenna Interface Unit module
on page 17.
NOTE
Simultaneous use of Ethernet and T1/E1 backhauls as shown in is
not supported in software. You can only enable use one type or
the other type at any one time.
Four T1s/E1s punched into
positions 1 through 16
Airvana pre-installed internal wiring with AT&T color codes
Two Ethernets punched into
positions 41 through 48
Backhaul cable(s)
V-shaped notches separate
groups of 10 terminals