Cisco DPC3008 User Manual page 26

Chapter 2 Installing the DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem
Choose a location so that there is plenty of room to guide the cables away from
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the cable modem without straining or crimping them.
Choose a location that allows adequate ventilation around the cable modem.
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How Do I Mount the Cable Modem on a Wall? (Optional)
If you wish, you can mount the cable modem to a wall. This section describes how to
mount the cable modem to a wall, and includes a list of equipment you will need
along with suggestions for choosing an appropriate place to mount the cable
modem.
Select an Appropriate Place to Mount the Cable Modem
You may mount the cable modem to a wall that is made of cement, wood, or
drywall. When choosing an appropriate mounting place, refer to the following
recommendations:
Ensure that the mounting location is free of obstructions on all sides, and the
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cables should be able to easily reach the cable modem without strain.
Leave sufficient clearance between the bottom of the cable modem and any
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flooring or shelving underneath to allow access to cabling.
Allow enough slack in all cables so that the cable modem can be removed for any
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required maintenance without disconnecting the cables.
Equipment Needed
Verify that you have the following items that you will need to mount the cable
modem:
Two wall anchors for #8 x 1-inch screws
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Two #8 x 1-inch pan head sheet metal screws
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Drill with a 3/16-in. wood or masonry bit, as appropriate for the wall
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composition
A copy of the wall-mounting illustrations shown on the following pages
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10 4022345 Rev B