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4.2 Planning
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Consider the following things in your planning:
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Make sure you have the necessary tools.
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Find a safe location for the router, away from power lines and near a
ground.
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Find a safe and optimal location for the NPU, either near the
computer if you are connecting to only one system, or in an out-of-
the-way place if you are connecting several systems.
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Plan the cable routing to minimize the length of cable and
environmental problems. (See chapter 2, "Safety issues" for more
information).
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Find a location for the grounding.
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Review the rest of this guide.
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Ensure that co-located antennas will be placed at least 1 meter (3 feet)
apart.
4.2.1 Gathering the tools
You will find a list of tools in Appendix D. In addition you will need
either a RJ-11 phone cable (if HomePNA is used), patch cable or Ethernet
cross-over cable.
4.2.2 Finding a location for the router
When looking for the location of the router, consider the following things:
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Use an existing structure on the top of the house, for example, a
chimney, vent, or television antenna.
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Use a mounting pole only if there is no other existing high point.
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Wherever you position the router, place it as high as you can. In all
cases, be sure the router is higher than the roof line.
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