The SB6141 can be mounted horizontally or vertically. When mounting the SB6141 on the wall:
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Locate the unit as specified by the local or national codes governing residential or business cable TV and communications services.
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Follow all local standards for installing a network interface unit/network interface device (NIU/NID).
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It is recommended to mount the modem to concrete, masonry, a wooden stud, or some other solid wall material.
This document describes how to mount the SB6141 on the wall.
To Mount the Modem on the Wall
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See page 6 of the SB6141: User Guide for the Wall Mounting Template.
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Click the Print icon or choose Print from the File menu to display the Print dialog box.
NOTE: The sample Print dialogue window shown below may vary slightly on the computer, depending upon the operating system.
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To print the template, select Current page as the Print Range. Be sure to print the template at 100% scale. Be sure No Scaling
is selected for Scale to paper size. -
Click OK to print the template.Â
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Measure the printed template with a ruler to ensure that it is the correct size.Â
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Use a center punch to mark the center of the holes.Â
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On the wall, locate the marks for the mounting holes.Â
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Drill the holes to a depth of at least 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm). Use two M3(#6) screws with a flat underside.Â
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Using a screwdriver, turn each screw until part of it protrudes from the wall, as shown in the following illustration.Â
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NOTE:Â There must be .10 inches (2.5 mm) between the wall and the underside of the screw head.Â
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Place the SB6141 so the keyholes on the back of the unit are aligned above the mounting screws.Â
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Slide the SB6141 down until it stops against the top of the keyhole opening. Â After mounting, reconnect the coaxial cable input and Ethernet connection. Plug the power cord into the +12VDC connector on the cable modem and the electrical outlet. Â Route the cables so that they are not a safety problem.Â
