M7i Chassis Grounding, Connection, and Cable Specifications
To ground a router, connect a grounding cable to earth ground and then attach it to the chassis grounding point on the rear of the chassis.
Table 1 summarizes the specifications for the groundingcable, which you must supply.
Table 1: Grounding Cable Specifications
Quantity and Specification | Maximum Equal Length |
|---|---|
One 14-AWG (2.08 mm2) single-strand-count wire cable | None |
Figure 1 shows the location of the grounding point on the upper left side of the M7i router above the power supplies.
![]() | Caution: Before router installation begins, a licensed electrician must attach a cable lug to the grounding cable that you supply. A cable with an incorrectly attached lug can damage the router. |
Figure 1: Grounding Cable Connection


