Selecting An Installation Location - Arris Touchstone TG862 User Manual

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Selecting an Installation Location

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a location to install your
Telephony Gateway:
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Touchstone TG862 Telephony Gateway User's Guide
Ethernet
Configuration Usage
Is an AC outlet available nearby? For best results, the outlet should not be
switched and should be close enough to the Telephony Gateway that exten-
sion cords are not required.
Is a cable jack available? For best performance, keep the number of split-
ters between the jack and cable drop to a minimum. Each splitter attenuates
(reduces) the signal available to the Telephony Gateway. A large number of
splitters can slow down the Internet connection and even affect your tele-
phone service.
Can you easily run cables between the Telephony Gateway's location and
the phones?
If you are connecting devices to the Ethernet ports, can you easily run ca-
bles between the Telephony Gateway's location and those devices?
If you want to mount the Telephony Gateway on a wall, does the location
provide a solid surface for secure attachment? For best results when mount-
ing the Telephony Gateway on drywall, position the Telephony Gateway so
at least one of the screws are fastened to a stud. This may prevent the Tele-
phony Gateway from pulling out of the wall in the future.
If you want to install the Telephony Gateway on a desktop, is there enough
space on either side to keep the vents clear? Blocking the vents may cause
overheating.
How close are your wireless devices? The Telephony Gateway wireless con-
nection range is typically 100–200 feet (30m–65m). A number of factors
can affect connection range, as described below.
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