Arris Xfinity TG1682 - Selecting an Installation Location

Xfinity TG1682 Telephony Gateway User's Guide 20
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Selecting an Installation Location
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a location to install your
Telephony Gateway:
 Is an AC outlet available nearby? For best results, the outlet should not be
switched and should be close enough to the Telephony Gateway that
extension cords are not required.
 Is a cable jack available? For best performance, keep the number of split-
ters between the jack and cable drop to a minimum. Each splitter
attenuates (reduces) the signal available to the Telephony Gateway. A
large number of splitters can slow down the Internet connection and even
affect your telephone service.
 Can you easily run cables between the Telephony Gateway's location and
the phones?
 If you are connecting devices to the Ethernet ports, can you easily run ca-
bles between the Telephony Gateway's location and those devices?
 If you want to install the Telephony Gateway on a desktop, is there
enough space on either side to keep the vents clear? Blocking the vents
may cause overheating.
 How close are your wireless devices? The Telephony 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 Telephony Gateway so that:
 air flows freely around it
 the back faces the nearest wall
 it will not fall to the floor if bumped or moved
 the ventilation holes on the side of the unit are not blocked.