AT&T Syn248 SB35020, Installation And Configuration Manual

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Installation 12
Placement Considerations
Avoid placing any Syn248 component too close to the following:
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Communication devices, such as television sets, DVD players, or other cordless
telephones
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Excessive heat sources
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Noise sources, such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens,
refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting
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Excessive dust sources, such as a workshop or garage
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Excessive moisture
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Extremely low temperature
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Mechanical vibration or shock, such as on top of the washing machine or
workbench.
Power Considerations
Ensure that there is an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch within 6 feet
(1.83 m) of each device location.
SB35020 Desksets are also compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE). To use PoE, your
network needs a switch that provides PoE. Using PoE simplifies your installation by
eliminating the need to route separate power cords. It also allows you to protect your
system from power outages by connecting an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to your
PoE switch and Gateway(s). For power requirement specifications, see
“Appendix C:
Technical Specifications” on page 105 .
Other Preparations
Before installing the Gateway and Desksets, the following preparations may need to be
taken:
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All telephone lines must be gathered into one access point situated no more
than 9 feet (2.74 m) from the Gateway location. If rewiring is required, contact
your telephone service provider and request the help of a qualified technician.
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You may need one or more network switches set up to ensure there are sufficient
ports available for other devices in the network (such as a DSL modem).
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If you plan to use the emergency bypass feature on the Gateway, you will need
an analog phone.
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An Ethernet Port must be available within 9 feet (2.74 m) of each Deskset
location. Each Deskset is capable of sharing an Ethernet port with a PC. If one
Ethernet port already exists at a workstation, another port is not necessary
unless you need a GigE Ethernet frame rate. If this is the case, use a separate
Ethernet connection for the Deskset and the computer.