Motorola Canopy Powerline MU - Manual (Page 21)

Powerline MU
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3. Choose the location(s) for the Gateway (s)
Choose the best location(s) for the MU Gateway or Gateways. Select locations that
place the Gateways as close to the users as possible. The gateway also must be close to
the power panel where the network signal will be coupled to the AC distribution.
As with all networking equipment, you should make sure that the area where you are
mounting the equipment has proper ventilation and is not too hot.
4. Determine the location of the broadband access router.
5. Determine how to connect the Gateway(s) to the Internet access device.
– Ethernet
– Hybrid Adapter using telephone wiring
– Wireless
– Powerline with different encryption key
4.1 TWO-PHASE (SINGLE-PHASE) INSTALLATION
Some apartment buildings may be wired for two-phases only, with a single phase to each
apartment. For this type of building, follow instructions for mass-metered installation and
connect only two outlets to the Gateway.