Netopia R9100, User Reference Manual

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Making the Physical Connections 3-1
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This section tells you how to make the physical connections to your Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router. This
section covers the following topics:
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“Find a location” on page 3-1
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“What you need” on page 3-2
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“Identify the connectors and attach the cables” on page 3-2
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“Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router back panel por ts” on page 3-3
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“Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router status lights” on page 3-4
Find a location
When choosing a location for the Netopia 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
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
For small networks, install the Netopia R9100 near one of the LANs. For large networks, you can install the
Netopia R9100 in a wiring closet or a central network administration site. In most cases the router will be near
the cable or DSL modem which is near the cable or DSL wall outlet. You could route a line from the wall outlet
to a wiring closet if you store the modem and router there.