How Do I Mount the Cable Modem on the Wall?
How Do I Mount the Cable Modem on the Wall?
Before You Begin
Before you begin, choose an appropriate mounting place. The wall can be made of cement, wood, or drywall. The mounting location should be free of obstructions on all sides, and the cables should be able to easily reach the cable modem without strain. Leave sufficient clearance between the bottom of the cable modem, and any flooring or shelving underneath, to allow access to cabling. In addition, leave enough slack in all cables so that the cable modem can be removed for any required maintenance without disconnecting the cables. Also, verify that you have the following items:
Two wall anchors for #8 x
Two #8 x
Drill with a
A copy of the
Mounting Instructions
You can mount the DPC3000 and EPC3000 cable modem directly on a wall using two wall anchors, two screws, and the mounting slots on the bottom of the modem. The modem can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Mount the modem as shown in the following illustration.
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