Selecting an installation location – ARRIS TG852G-NA User Guide 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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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.
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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
(re duces) the signal available to the Telephony Gateway. A large number of
split ters can slow down the Internet connection and even affect your tele-
phone service.
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Can you easily run cables between the Telephony Gateway’s location and
the phones?
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If you are connecting devices to the Ethernet ports, can you easily run ca-
bles between the Telephony Gateway’s location and those devices?
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If you want to mount the Telephony Gateway on a wall, does the location
pro vide 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.
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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.
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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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