Chapter 3: Install and connect your telephony modem
Mount the telephony modem
You can either mount your telephony modem on a wall or place it on a desktop. For wall-
mount applications, you can mount your telephony modem with the indicators facing
upward (vertical) or to the side (horizontal).
Tools and materials
For wall-mounted installations, make sure you have the following tools and materials before
proceeding:
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for mounting on drywall: Two ¼" (6mm) drywall anchors (not included), two #6 x
1.5" (38.1 mm) self-tapping panhead screws (not included), and a drill with ¼" (6mm) bit
(not included).
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for mounting on plywood or studs: two #6 x 1.5" (38.1 mm) self-tapping panhead wood
screws (not included).
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screwdriver (flat-blade or Phillips, depending on what kind of screws you use).
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wall-mount template (included with the SBV3202 Quick Installation Guide.
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transparent tape: for temporarily securing the mounting template to the wall (not
included).
Location
Always position your telephony modem:
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within reach of an AC outlet. The power cord must reach the outlet without stretching
and without adding extension cords.
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near a cable outlet (to avoid long cable runs).
Wall mounting instructions
Note:
When mounting your telephony modem on a drywall, try to position the
modem so at least one of the screws is fastened to a stud. This may prevent your
telephony modem from pulling out of the wall in the future. To prevent overheating
of your telephony modem, do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit.
1. Position the mounting template on the surface where you intend to mount your
telephony modem and secure in place with transparent tape.
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