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Before drilling holes in the wall, check the structure for potential damage to water, gas, or electrical lines.
1.Position and secure the wall mounting template on the wall to mark the holes.
2.Select an appropriate depth and diameter to drill the holes to a depth of at least 1½ inches (3.8 cm).
Note: The hole depth will be determined by the installer and by the type of hardware selected.
See the dimension diagram below for the spacing needed between the wall and underside of the screw head:
2.6 mm (0.10”) maximum screw head thickness
9.0 mm (0.35”) maximum screw head diameter
2.5 mm (0.10”) minimum screw head to wall spacing
3.After mounting the cable modem, reconnect the coaxial and Ethernet cable.
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5.Properly arrange the cables to prevent any safety hazards.
6.Verify that the cable modem is still securely attached to the wall.
Wall Mounting Template
Print the wall mounting template on the following page.
Installing the Modem • Wall Mounting the Modem
SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0® Cable Modem • Installation Guide | 8 |
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