Linksys RV042 Network Router User Manual


 
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Installation
10/100 4-Port VPN Router
Chapter 3
Chapter 3:
Installation
Physical Installation
There are two ways to place the Router. The first way is
to place the Router horizontally on a surface. The second
way is to mount the Router on a wall.
Horizontal Placement
The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Set
the Router on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.
WARNING: Do not place excessive weight
on top of the Router; too much weight could
damage it.
Wall-Mounting Placement
The Router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom
panel. The distance between the two slots is 57 mm
(2.24 inches).
Two screws are needed to mount the Router.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
2.5-2.9 mm
4.5-5 mm 1.5-1.8 mm
Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not
true to scale.
NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages
incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.
Follow these instructions:
Determine where you want to mount the Router. Make 1.
sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and
sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of
an electrical outlet.
Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 2.
57 mm (2.24 inches) apart.
Insert a screw into each hole and leave 2 mm 3.
(0.8 inches) below the head exposed.
Maneuver the Router so two of the wall-mount slots 4.
line up with the two screws.
Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide 5.
the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the
wall-mount slots.
57 mm
Wall Mounting Template
Cable Connections
To connect network devices to the Router, follow these
instructions:
Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware 1.
is powered off, including the Router, computers,
switches, and cable or DSL modem.
Print this page at 100% size. Cut along
the dotted line, and place on the wall
to drill precise spacing.