Chapter 2 - Making The Physical Connections; Find A Location; What You Need - Netopia 3381-ENT Getting Started Manual

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This section tells you how to make the physical connections to your Netopia 3381-ENT Cable/DSL Router. This
section covers the following topics:
• "Find a Location" on page 2-1
• "What You Need" on page 2-1
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"Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables" on page 2-3
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"Netopia 3381-ENT Cable/DSL Router Status Lights" on page 2-6

Find a Location

When choosing a location for the Netopia Cable/DSL Router, consider:
• Available space and ease of installation
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Physical layout of the building and how to best use the physical space available for connecting your Netopia
Cable/DSL Router to the LAN
• Available wiring and jacks
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Distance from the point of installation to the next device (length of cable or wall wiring)
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Ease of access to the front of the unit for configuration and monitoring
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Ease of access to the back of the unit for checking and changing cables
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Cable length and network size limitations when expanding networks
For small networks, install the Netopia 3381-ENT near one of the LANs. For large networks, you can install the
Netopia 3381-ENT in a wiring closet or a central network administration site.

What You Need

Locate all items that you need for the installation.
Included in your router package are:
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The Netopia 3381-ENT Cable/DSL Router
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A power adapter and cord
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One Category 5 Ethernet cable
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One USB cable
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One RJ-45 Modem cable
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