22CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ROUTER

 

When positioning your Router, 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 self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Router from

Feet

moving around on your desk or when stacking with flat top units. Only

 

stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your

 

Router.

 

Please be careful when you put 3Com 11n ADSL Router on top of

 

another unit, if the unit underneath is hot, this may impact the reliability

 

of 3Com 11n ADSL Router.

 

 

Wall Mounting

There are two slots on the underside of the Router that can be used for

 

wall mounting. The Router must be mounted with the LEDs facing

 

upwards.

 

When wall mounting the unit, ensure it is within reach of the power

 

outlet. When wall mounting the unit, ensure that the rubber feet are not

 

fixed.

Mounting To wall mount the unit:

Instructions for

Cement Walls

1Make two holes 98 mm (3.9 in.) apart and insert two nylon or similar screw anchors that are suitable for the wall construction.

2Fix two suitable screws into the anchors, leaving their heads 3 mm (0.12 in.) clear of the wall surface. The screws should be at least 30 mm (1.2 in.) long.

3Remove any connections in the Router and locate it over the screw heads. When in line, gently push the Router on to the wall and move it downwards to secure.

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3Com WL-603 manual Wall Mounting, Using the Rubber, Feet, Instructions for Cement Walls