Comtech EF Data CTOG-250 - Manual (Page 49)

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Chapter 3. BACK PANEL
CONNECTIONS
3.1 Cabling Connection Types
Comtech EF Data’s Advanced VSAT Series group of products, including the CTOG-250 Comtech
Traffic Optimization Gateway and its CDM-800 Gateway Router, use a number of different
cables. Each cable type is typically dedicated to a specific mode of operation.
Not all of these operational interface types may be available with or applicable to
this product.
3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections
Coupling Type
Connector Type
Plug Jack
Bayonet
(Type ‘BNC’ shown)
Threaded
(Type ‘N’ shown)
Figure 3-1. Coaxial Connector Examples
The types of coaxial cables used by Comtech EF Data are ‘BNC’, ‘TNC’, ‘N’, ‘F’, and ‘SMA’. Coaxial
cables (plugs) and their mating connectors (jacks/sockets) are available in two coupling styles –
Bayonet or Threaded: