Connecting the MX104 to Power
Connecting the MX104 Router to Earth Ground
To ground the router, you need the following tools:
Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
ESD grounding wrist strap
Two SAE 10-32 screws and flat washers
Grounding lug, Panduit LCD10-10-L
Grounding cable that meets the following specifications:
For AC systems—Use a 14-AWG (2.08 mm2) 90° C wire
For 24 V systems—Use 6-AWG (13.3 mm2) 60° C wire (not provided)
You ground the router by connecting a grounding cable to earth ground and then attaching it to the chassis grounding points on the front of the router. To ground the router:

1 — Grounding cable lug | 2 — Screws |
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Connecting AC Power Cords to the MX104 Router
To connect AC power to the router, you need the following tools:
ESD grounding wrist strap
AC power cords
You must ground the router before connecting the router to power.
To connect AC power to the router:

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Connecting DC Power Cables to the MX104 Router
To connect power to the router, you need the following tools:
Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
ESD grounding wrist strap
Grounding ring lug with hole sized for an M5 screw
M5 nut and washer (one per DC power supply, attached)
DC power source cables, minimum 14 AWG or as required by local code (not provided)
DC power ring lugs, Panduit PV12-14HDRB-2k (two per DC power supply)
M6 screws and washers (two per DC power supply, attached)
Grounding cable, minimum 14 AWG or as required by local code (not provided)
The DC power supply has one grounding point and two terminals on each power supply, covered by a clear plastic cover.
You must ground the router before connecting the DC power cables.
To connect the power cables:
