Netopia 3357W-ENT Network Router User Manual


 
Making the Physical Connections 2-1
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This section tells you how to make the physical connections to your Netopia 3347W/3357W-ENT ADSL
Wireless Router. This section covers the following topics:
“Find a Location” on page 2-1
“What You Need” on page 2-1
“Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables” on page 2-3
“Netopia 3347W/3357W-ENT ADSL Wireless Router Status Lights” on page 2-5
Find a Location
When choosing a location for the Netopia ADSL Wireless Router, consider:
Available space and ease of installation
Physical layout of the building and how to best use the physical space available for connecting your Netopia
ADSL Wireless Router to the LAN
Available wiring and jacks
Distance from the point of installation to the next device (length of cable or wall wiring)
Ease of access to the front of the unit for configuration and monitoring
Ease of access to the back of the unit for checking and changing cables
Cable length and network size limitations when expanding networks
What You Need
Locate all items that you need for the installation.
Included in your router package are:
The Netopia 3347W/3357W-ENT ADSL Wireless Router
A power adapter and cord
One Yellow RJ-45 Category 5 Ethernet cable
One Lavender RJ-11 DSL telephone cable
The Netopia CD containing software and documentation