How Do I Select And Place Ethernet Network Devices - Cisco DPC2434 User Manual

How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices?

How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices?
You can use a large variety of Ethernet network devices with your wireless home
gateway. These include NIC cards, hubs, bridges, etc. Contact your service provider
or consult the documentation for your Ethernet network devices for more
information on configuring Ethernet network devices.
Where Is the Best Location for My Ethernet Network Devices?
You should work with your service provider to choose the best location for your
Ethernet network devices. Consider these recommendations:
Location of two-way cable outlets
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Distance of the Ethernet network devices from the wireless home gateway
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Location of computers and other equipment from AC power outlets
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Ease of running Ethernet cable to the Ethernet network devices
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Now that you have selected a location for your Ethernet network devices, the next
step is to place and connect your Ethernet network devices. Go to How Do I Connect
Ethernet Network Devices? (on page 31).
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