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2 | HARDWARE INSTALLATION |
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Introduction | This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router, | |
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| ■ | “Positioning the Router”. |
| ■ | “Connecting the Router”. |
Safety Information
WARNING: Please read the “Safety Information” section in Appendix D before you start.
VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt “Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise” sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten.
AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section “Consignes importantes de sécurité” avant de mettre en route.
Positioning the Router
You should place the Router in a location that:
■is conveniently located for connection to the telephone socket.
■allows convenient connection to the computers that will be connected to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired.
■allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.
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.