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Manual Giga Connect Box
Choose an installation location
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a location to install your
Giga Connect Box:
Is an AC outlet available nearby? For best results, the outlet should not be
switched and should be close enough to the Giga Connect Box that extension
cords are not required.
Is a cable jack available? For best performance, keep the number of splitters
between the jack and cable drop to a minimum. Each splitter attenuates
(reduces) the signal available to the Giga Connect Box. A large number of
splitters can slow down the Internet connection and even affect your telephone
service.
Can you easily run cables between the Giga Connect Box’s location and the
phones?
If you are connecting devices to the Ethernet ports, can you easily run cables
between the Giga Connect Box’s location and those devices?
If you want to install the Giga Connect Box on a desktop, is there enough space on
either side to keep the vents clear? Blocking the vents may cause overheating.
How close are your wireless devices? The Giga Connect Box wireless connection
range is typically 100–200 feet (30m–65m). A number of factors can affect
connection range, as described below.
Position the Giga Connect Box so that:
it stands vertically on its base (do not lay it flat on its side.)
air flows freely around it.
the back faces the nearest wall.
it will not fall to the floor if bumped or moved.
the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit are not blocked.
