Netopia 3346-ENT - Manual (Page 7)

Making the Physical Connections 2-1
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This section tells you how to make the physical connections to your Netopia 3346-ENT ADSL Router. This
section 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 3346-ENT ADSL Router Status Lights” on page 2-5
Find a Location
When choosing a location for the Netopia ADSL 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 Netopia
ADSL 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 networks
For small networks, install the Netopia 3346-ENT near one of the LANs. For large networks, you can install the
Netopia 3346-ENT in a wiring closet or a central network administration site.
What You Need
Locate all items that you need for the installation.
Included in your router package are:
• The Netopia 3346-ENT ADSL Router
• A power adapter and cord
• One Category 5 Ethernet cable
• One DSL WAN (or Line) cable
• The Netopia CD containing software and documentation