Netopia 3381-ENT Getting Started Manual

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Making the Physical Connections 2-1CCCChhhhaaaapppptttteeeerrrr 2222MMMMaaaakkkkiiiinnnngggg tttthhhheeee PPPPhhhhyyyyssssiiiiccccaaaallll CCCCoooonnnnnnnneeeeccccttttiiiioooonnnnssssThis section tells you how to make the physical connections to your Netopia 3381-ENT Cable/DSL Router. Thissection covers the following topics:• “Find a Location” on page 2-1• “What You Need” on page 2-1• “Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables” on page 2-3• “Netopia 3381-ENT Cable/DSL Router Status Lights” on page 2-6Find a LocationWhen choosing a location for the Netopia Cable/DSL Router, consider:• Available space and ease of installation• Physical layout of the building and how to best use the physical space available for connecting your NetopiaCable/DSL Router to the LAN• Available wiring and jacks• Distance from the point of installation to the next device (length of cable or wall wiring)• Ease of access to the front of the unit for configuration and monitoring• Ease of access to the back of the unit for checking and changing cables• Cable length and network size limitations when expanding networksFor small networks, install the Netopia 3381-ENT near one of the LANs. For large networks, you can install theNetopia 3381-ENT in a wiring closet or a central network administration site.What You NeedLocate all items that you need for the installation.Included in your router package are:• The Netopia 3381-ENT Cable/DSL Router• A power adapter and cord• One Category 5 Ethernet cable• One USB cable• One RJ-45 Modem cable