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This section tells you how to make the physical connections to your Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless
Router. This section covers the following topics:
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“Find a Location” on page 2-1
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“What You Need” on page 2-1
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“Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables” on page 2-3
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“Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless Router Status Lights” on page 2-5
Find a Location
When choosing a location for the Netopia Cable/DSL Wireless Router, consider:
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Available space and ease of installation
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Physical layout of the building and how to best use the physical space available for connecting your Netopia
Cable/DSL Wireless Router to the LAN
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Available wiring and jacks
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Distance from the point of installation to the next device (length of cable or wall wiring)
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Ease of access to the front of the unit for configuration and monitoring
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Ease of access to the back of the unit for checking and changing cables
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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:
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The Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless Router
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A power adapter and cord
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One yellow Category 5 Ethernet cable
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One gray RJ-45 Modem cable
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The Netopia CD containing software and documentation