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Chapter 3 Configuration Preparation
Speedport Plus 2 Placement
The area where you place your device should be near an electrical outlet.
You can put your device on a flat surface or hang it on the wall.
Please note the following:
⚫ Place your device in a dry and dustfree location with no direct sunlight
exposure.
⚫ Please note the maximum cable length when you are connected to device.
⚫ If you want to set up a Wi-
Fi connection between your network capable device and Speedport Plus
2, place your Speedport Plus 2 in a central position or above table height.
⚫ Radio waves are weakened by objects or walls.
Choose a location where no obstacles can disrupt the radio waves.
⚫ Please keep away from sources of disruption such as microwaves or other
large
metal electrical devices.
Advise: Modern furnitures are often covered with a variety of layers of varnish or
synthetics. These materials contain components that could corrode or soften
the rubber feet of your Speedport Plus 2. The corroded rubber can stain the
surface of furnitures. Temperature sensitive surfaces can also be damaged by
heat produced by the Speedport Plus 2.
Speedport Plus 2 Connection
The Speedport Plus 2 is a high quality device that works flawlessly if all necessary
operation conditions are met. So please follow the instruction carefully while you
connect your Speedport Plus 2.
Notice: As soon as the Speedport Plus 2 has been connected for the first time to
power and to broadband network, the software may be updated automatically
(firmware update). In such case, please
do
not
disconnect
the device from the
power outlet or remove the WAN cable (xDSL or Ethernet WAN in case of
FTTH) until the ‘Service’ LED stops blinking.
Suggestion:
Please consult the following pages for detailed information on the
Speedport Plus 2’s GUI.
3.1
Hardware
Connection
Connect Broadband:
Connect the RJ11 connector of the telephone cable in your household to the DSL
connector on the Speedport Plus 2 (RJ11/RJ11, grey connector).
Figure
3-1
Separator
Connection
Telephone plug Speedport Plus 2