Arris Touchstone CM820 - Mounting the Cable Modem

Mounting the Cable Modem
You can either mount the Cable Modem on a wall or place it on a desktop. For wall-
mount applications, you can mount the Cable Modem with the indicators facing up-
ward (vertical) or to the side (horizontal).
Tools and Materials
For wall-mounted installations, make sure you have the following tools and mate-
rials before proceeding:
• for mounting on drywall: Two 1/4” (6mm) drywall anchors (not included),
two #6 x 1.5” (38.1 mm) self-tapping panhead screws (not included), and
a drill with 1/4” (6mm) bit (not included)
• for mounting on plywood or studs: two #6 x 1.5” (38.1 mm) self-tapping
panhead wood screws (not included)
• screwdriver (flat-blade or Phillips, depending on what kind of screws you
use)
• wall-mount template (included with the Cable Modem Quick Installation
Guide)
• transparent tape: for temporarily securing the mounting template to the wall
(not included)
Location
Always position the Cable Modem:
• within reach of an AC outlet. The power cord must reach the outlet without
stretching and without adding extension cords.
• near a cable outlet (to avoid long cable runs).
Touchstone CM820 Cable Modem User’s Guide
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