Grounding the provider unit – Allied Telesis AT-МС602 User Manual
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AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide
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Grounding the
Provider Unit
When an AT-MC602 Provider unit is used as a standalone network
extender, you must ground the unit to a ground point to ensure a safe and
proper operation.
Grounding the chassis requires the following items:
❑ One cable lug (provided)
❑ One M4 x 8mm screw (provided)
❑ Crimping tool (not provided)
❑ One 12 AWG stranded wire or 14 AWG solid wire (not provided)
Warning
Make sure to attach the frame to ground before you power on the
chassis.
To ground the unit to the ground point, perform the following procedure:
1. Use a crimping tool to affix the provided cable lug to one end of the 12
AWG bundled or 14 AWG solid ground wire.
2. Insert the M4 screw into the cable lug, as illustrated in Figure 16.
Figure 16 Inserting M4 Screw into the Cable Lug
3. Secure the cable lug with the M4 screw to the rear panel of the Provider
unit, as illustrated in Figure 17.
Figure 17 Securing Cable Lug with M4 Screw
4. Attach the other end of the ground wire to an appropriate ground (earth)
rod of the building.
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