20CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
connections to computers in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage.
When positioning your Gateway, ensure:
■It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.
■Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers.
■Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.
■Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of
25 mm (1 in.) clearance.
Using the Rubber Use the four
OfficeConnect units. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your Gateway.
Wall Mounting | There are two slots on the underside of the Gateway that can be used for |
| wall mounting. |
| When wall mounting the unit, ensure that it is within reach of the power |
| outlet. |
| You will need two suitable screws to wall mount the unit. To do this: |
1Ensure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make two screw holes which are 150 mm (5.9 in.) apart.
2Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3 mm (0.12 in.) clear of the wall surface.
3Remove any connections to the unit and locate it over the screw heads. When in line, gently push the unit on to the wall and move it downwards to secure.
When making connections, be careful not to push the unit up and off the wall.
