Mounting On Wall - Cisco 806 Installation Manual

Mounting Your Router

Mounting on Wall

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Cisco 806 Router Hardware Installation Guide
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You can mount your router on a wall or other vertical surface by using the molded
mounting brackets on the bottom of the router and two number-six, 3/4-in.
(M3.5 x 20 mm) screws. You must provide the screws.
mounting brackets.
If you are mounting your router on drywall, use two hollow wall-anchors
(1/8 in. with 5/16-in. drill bit, or M3 with 8-mm drill bit) to secure the screws.
If the screws are not properly anchored, the strain of the network cable
connections could pull the router from the wall.
Figure 2-8 Wall-Mounting Brackets (Bottom of Router)
Mounting
bracket
Bottom
of router
The following conditions must be met when you mount the router:
• Because you will use the LEDs as status and problem indicators, the front
panel must face upward and be easily visible.
• The router must be mounted low enough for you to see the LEDs in case you
need to troubleshoot a problem.
Front panel of router
5
7 in. (19.35 cm)
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Figure 2-8 shows the
Mounting
bracket
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