3Com Router 3000 Ethernet Family
Installation Guide
2. Installing the Router
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2.2 Installing the Router
You can place your router on a sturdy tabletop or workbench or mount it on a vertical surface.
2.2.1 Placing the Router on a Tabletop/Workbench
When placing the router on a tabletop or workbench,
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Make sure that the tabletop or workbench is clean, flat, and sturdy.
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Allow 10 cm (3.9 in.) of clearance around the sides of the chassis.
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Do not stack multiple routers together.
2.2.2 Mounting the Router on a Vertical Surface
Mount the router on a vertical surface with four pan-head screws and the four brackets at the
bottom of the router.
Caution:
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Securely anchor these four mounting screws in the vertical surface. If the screws are not properly anchored, strain of
the network cable connections can pull the router from the wall.
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Install the router in such a position that the LEDs can be read easily.
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Securely fix the external power supply unit of the router, preventing the power cord from falling down.
Follow these steps to mount the router on a wall or other vertical surface:
Step 1: Install four pan-head screws on a wall or other flat vertical surface (with reference to the
distance between the four brackets as shown in Figure 2-1), and ensure that each screw sticks out
6 mm (0.24 in.) on the wall.
Figure 2-1
Chassis bottom
Step 2: Hang the router on the screws by the four brackets.
