available to the Telephony Gateway A large number of spliers can slow down the
Internet connecon and even aect your telephone service.
■ Can you easily run cables between the Telephony Gateway’s locaon and the phones?
■ If you are connecng devices to the Ethernet ports, can you easily run cables between
the Telephony Gateway’s locaon 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 overheang.
■ How close are your wireless devices? The Telephony Gateway wireless connecon range
is typically 100–200 feet (30m–65m). A number of factors can aect connecon range,
as described below.
Desktop mounng instrucons
Posion the Telephony Gateway so that:
■ it stands vercally on its base (do not lay it at on its side)
■ air ows freely around it
■ the back faces the nearest wall
■ it will not fall to the oor if bumped or moved
■ the venlaon holes on the sides of the unit are not blocked
Factors that aect wireless range
A number of factors can aect the usable range for wireless connecons.
Increases range
■ Adding a wireless extender to the network
Decreases range ■ Metal or concrete walls between the Telephony Gateway and
other devices
■ Large metal appliances, aquariums, or metal cabinets between the
Telephony Gateway and other devices
■ Interference and RF noise (2.4 GHz wireless phones, microwave
ovens, or other wireless networks)
Note: Set the transmit power level to High to increase the range. Set it to Medium or
Low to decrease the range proporonately.
Note: You may decide to decrease the range of your wireless network, as long as the
decreased range is sucient for your needs. By liming your network’s range, you
reduce interference with other networks and make it harder for unwanted users to
nd and connect to your network.
Connect the Telephony Gateway
Warning:
Risk of injury or equipment damage.
Chapter 3: Install and connect your Telephony Gateway
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