Network Router User Manual

Chapter 2 Installation

Mounting Your Router

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Cisco 806 Router Hardware Installation Guide

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Mounting on Wall

You can mount your 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 2-8 shows the

mounting brackets.

Caution If you are mounting your 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.

Figure 2-8 Wall-Mounting Brackets (Bottom of Router)

The following conditions must be met when you mount the router:

• Because you will use the LEDs as status and problem indicators, the front

panel must face upward and be easily visible.

• The router must be mounted low enough for you to see the LEDs in case you

need to troubleshoot a problem.

Mounting

bracket

Mounting

bracket

Front panel of router

7 in. (19.35 cm)

Bottom

of router

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