Arris Touchstone WBM760 User Manual page 14

Getting
Safety Started
Indicator
Lights
USB
Installation Drivers
Mounting the Wideband Cable Modem
You can either mount the Wideband Cable Modem on a wall or place it on a desk-
top. For wall-mount applications, you can mount the Wideband Cable Modem with
the indicators facing upward (vertical) or to the side (horizontal).
Tools and Materials
For wall-mounted installations, make sure you have the following tools and mate-
rials before proceeding:
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Location
Always position the Wideband Cable Modem:
Indicator
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Lights
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Note:
Touchstone WBM760 Wideband Cable Modem User's Guide
Ethernet
Configuration Usage
screwdriver (flat-blade or Phillips, depending on what kind of screws you
use)
wall-mount template (included)
transparent tape (for temporarily securing the mounting template to the
wall)
for mounting on drywall: Two 1/4" (6mm) drywall anchors and a drill with
1/4" (6mm) bit (not included)
for mounting on plywood or studs: two #6 x 1.5" (38.1 mm) self tapping
screws (not included); the head diameter should be approximately 6mm
(0.25inches)
within 1.3m (4 feet) of an AC outlet. The power cord must reach the outlet
without stretching and without adding extension cords.
with the indicator lights facing up or to the right as shown
near a cable outlet (to avoid long cable runs).
where the ventilation holes on the unit will not be blocked
For best performance, use high-quality RG-6 type coax cable and mini-
mize or eliminate splitters between the cable jack and the Wideband
Cable Modem.
Troubleshooting Glossary
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