ARRIS DG1680A-TW Users Guide - Manual (Page 19)

Chapter 4: Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway
Selecting an Installation Location
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a location to install your Data
Gateway:
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Is an AC outlet available nearby? For best results, the outlet should not be switched and
should be close enough to the Data Gateway that extension cords are not required.
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Is a cable jack available? For best performance, keep the number of splitters between
the jack and cable drop to a minimum. Each splitter attenuates (reduces) the signal
available to the Data Gateway. A large number of splitters can slow down the Internet
connection and even affect your telephone service.
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If you are connecting devices to the Ethernet ports, can you easily run cables between
the Data Gateway’s location and those devices?
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If you want to install the Data Gateway on a desktop, is there enough space on either
side to keep the vents clear? Blocking the vents may cause overheating.
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How close are your wireless devices? The Data Gateway wireless connection range is
typically 100–200 feet (30m–65m). A number of factors can affect connection range,
as described below.
Desktop Mounting Instructions
Position the Data Gateway so that:
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it stands vertically on its base (Do not lay it flat on its side.)
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air flows freely around it
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the back faces the nearest wall
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it will not fall to the floor if bumped or moved
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the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit are not blocked
Factors Affecting Wireless Range
A number of factors can affect the usable range for wireless connections.
Increases range  Raising the unit above the devices (for example, installing the Data
Gateway in the upper floor of a multi-story dwelling)
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Adding a wireless extender to the network
Decreases range 
Lowering the unit below the devices (for example, installing the
Data Gateway in a basement)
 Metal or concrete walls between the Data Gateway and other
devices
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Large metal appliances, aquariums, or metal cabinets between the
Data Gateway and other devices
 Interference and RF noise (2.4 GHz wireless phones, microwave
ovens, or other wireless networks)
Note: Note that decreasing the range of your wireless network may be beneficial, as long as
the decreased range is sufficient for your needs. By limiting your network’s range, you reduce
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