# Installation

The Control Connection intended for permanent installations and must be connected to a Showstopper Base or Showstopper Hub with Showstopper Accessory cable. The Ethernet connections must be conected to the network switch in order to communicate with Spikemark software.

### Flush Mount Control Connection

* Install your 3 Gang Box on or inside your wall

  <figure><img src="/files/aMxm6UiLrDgdqIkOeYvw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Standard 3 Gang Electrical Box</p></figcaption></figure>
* Install conduit between the Showstopper Base or previous Showstopper Accessory
* Run Accessory Cable and Cat5 Cable through conduit
* [Wire your cables into the back of the Control Connection](/docs/showstopper/control-connection/making-the-connections.md)
* Attach the green ground wire from the faceplate to the box
* Attach the face plate to the box and and connect the terminator.

### Surface Mount Control Connection

* Remove the face plate from the back enclosure
* Install the box on the wall. Be sure to use appropriate wall anchors

  <figure><img src="/files/XiH62nmTM4gFstDgAJuj" alt=""><figcaption><p>CCI Surface Mount Enclosure</p></figcaption></figure>
* Install conduit between the Showstopper Base or previous Showstopper Accessory
* Run Accessory Cable and Cat5 Cable through conduit
* [Wire your cables into the back of the Control Connection](/docs/showstopper/control-connection/making-the-connections.md)
* Attach the green ground wire from the faceplate to the box
* Attach the face plate to the box and and connect the terminator.


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