Where Do I Place My Modem for Telephone Service?
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Where Do I Place My Modem for Telephone Service?
If you are planning to use your modem for telephone service, you should work with your cable telephony provider
to choose the best location for your modem.
Where is the Best Location for My Modem?
When choosing a location for your modem, consider the following
recommendations:
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Choose a location close to your computer if you will also use the cable
modem for high-speed Internet service.
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Choose a location that is near an existing RF coaxial connection to eliminate
the need for an additional RF coaxial outlet.
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Choose a location for the cable modem that is adjacent to your telephone
equipment if you are using only one or two pieces of telephone equipment.
Note:
If you are using the cable modem to provide service to several telephones,
a professional installer can connect the cable modem to your existing home
telephone wiring. To minimize changes to the home telephone wiring, you may
want to locate the cable modem near an existing telephone outlet. See
How
Do I
Install the Cable Modem to Provide Telephone Service
, later in this guide, for
further instructions.
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Choose a location that is relatively protected from accidental disturbance or
harm, such as a closet, basement, or other protected area.
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Choose a location so that there is plenty of room to guide the cables away
from the modem without straining or crimping them.
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Airflow around the cable modem should not be restricted.
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Read this user’s guide thoroughly before installing the cable modem.
