Before You Begin, Continued
Selecting a Location for Your Modem
You should work with your cable telephony service provider to choose the best location for your cable modem. Consider these recommendations:
•Choose a location close to your computer if you will also use the cable modem for
•Choose a location that is near an existing RF coaxial connection to eliminate the need for an additional RF coaxial outlet.
•Choose a location for the cable modem that is adjacent to your telephone equipment if you are using only one or two pieces of telephone equipment.
Note: If you are using the cable modem to provide service to several telephones, a professional installer can connect the cable modem to your existing home telephone wiring. To minimize changes to the home telephone wiring, you may want to locate the cable modem near an existing telephone outlet. See Install the Cable Modem to Provide Telephone Service, later in this guide for further instructions.
•Choose a location that is relatively protected from accidental disturbance or harm, such as a closet, basement, or other protected area.
•Choose a location so that there is plenty of room to guide the cables away from the modem without straining or crimping them.
•Airflow around the cable modem should not be restricted.
•Read this user’s guide thoroughly before installing the cable modem.
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