5AN-16/i -M M ic iNput M odule user G uideThe RJ45 connector looks similar to the connectors found on a telephonesystem, only larger. The twisting of the wire pairs helps to shield the cablefrom unwanted interference from electrical fields or radio interference(sometimes referred to as “RF”). Cat‑5 cabling supports frequencies up to 100MHz and speeds up to 1000 Mbps.RJ45 Jack Cat-5 CableCat-5 CablesThe cables used with your Aviom system are interchangeable with anystandard Cat‑5e cables. If you need a longer cable for a particular application,any computer store should be able to supply you with an appropriate cable.A qualified technician should be able to build custom cables to any length(up to the maximum of 500 feet (150 meters) between components).For fixed or permanent installations, you have the option of running Cat‑5cables inside walls and terminating them with readily available wall panelconnectors that include the RJ45 jack. (Solid wire is recommended forpermanent installations.)In addition to standard Cat‑5e cables, Category 6 (Cat‑6) cables can also beused.P Note : When purchasing Category 5e cables, be sure to buy only standardCat‑5e UTP cables, not those sold as crossover cables. A crossovercable is used for file transfer between two computers and is notcompatible with your Aviom equipment.Cable LengthsCat‑5e cables used with your Aviom products can be up to 500 feet(approximately 150 meters) in length between devices. The maximum cablelength specification applies to the cable connected between the AN‑16/i‑MMic Input Module and the first Pro16 output module (or Personal Mixer) inyour system as well as for cable runs between each additional Pro16 A‑Netcompatible device in your system.