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Cisco 827 and SOHO 77 Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installation
Mounting the Router
Mounting the Router
You can mount the router on one of the following surfaces:
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Table or other horizontal surface
•
Wall or other vertical surface
Mounting on a Table
Do not cover or obstruct the router vents, which are located on the sides of the router.
Mounting on a Wall
You can mount the router on a wall or other vertical surface by using the molded mounting brackets on
the bottom of the router and two number-six, 3/4-in. (M3.5 x 20 mm) screws. You must provide the
screws.
Figure 2-1
shows the mounting brackets.
Figure 2-1
Wall-Mounting Brackets (Bottom of Router)
Caution
If you are mounting the router on drywall, use two hollow wall-anchors
(1/8-in. with 5/16-in. drill bit, or M3 with 8-mm drill bit) to secure the screws. If the screws are not
properly anchored, the strain of the network cable connections could pull the router from the wall.
The following requirements must be met when you mount the router:
•
Because the LEDs are used as status and problem indicators, the LEDs on the front panel must face
upward and be easily visible.
•
The back panel must face downward to reduce strain on the cable connections.
•
The power supply must rest on a horizontal surface, such as the floor or a table. If the power supply
is not supported, strain on the power supply cable could cause it to disconnect from the connector
on the router back panel.
Mounting
bracket
Mounting
bracket
Front panel of router
7 in. (19.35 cm)
Bottom
of router
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