neufuse
join:2006-12-06
Indiana, PA | Arris eMTA wall mount
Does anyone know what size screws should be used to wall mount the Arris eMTA that comcast gives out? Or is there a wall mounting template out there? thanks! |
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koshoka
join:2006-12-01
Pottsville, PA
| I use a #8 screw with a 1/4 hex head...or the screws that come with a splitter... or the screws that come with flex clips (a tight fit tho.)
If I recall, there is a template that comes with the Arris instruction manual, but the template is wrong.
I've seen techs just use a piece of paper, lay it over the back and punch holes where the screws go.
I use a $1 level that I've marked.
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neufuse
join:2006-12-06
Indiana, PA | Will the tech do the wallmount for me when they do the install or is that up to me? I was just going to do it myself, but if they will do it.... |
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gar187er
Premium Alcoholic
join:2006-06-24
Dover, DE | reply to neufuse
you can ask him to, and show him where you want it.....so long as their is power within reach he shouldnt have any problem with it... |
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neufuse
join:2006-12-06
Indiana, PA
 ·Comcast
| cool, thanks. already wall mounted the modem and have a backup UPS (yes i am aware the eMTA has a battery but this is a network swtiched UPS so I can reset outlets from anywhere if I need to) right there with outlets within 2 ft of where the eMTA is going, also have two phone line jacks ready to connect up to right there also... so 90% of the install is already done by me... just needs the eMTA put up and connected to the jacks I alraedy installed |
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koshoka
join:2006-12-01
Pottsville, PA | I love customers like you... |
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neufuse
join:2006-12-06
Indiana, PA
1 edit | why's that? :P make the job to easy *lol* |
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cypherstream
Looking forward to the future of things.
Premium,MVM
join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
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To wall mount an APC UPS I just used a piece of paper and poked holes in where I felt the UPS mounting holes. Then I used a sharpie and made marks on the plywood at the wall, put in wood screws and popped the UPS on there. This was for something totally unrelated however, but yeah it's pretty simple to make your own template. Just have an assortment of wood screws ready to go that are self tapping.
For my CDV install way way back, I ran the phone outlet with extra Cat5e, only using the blue and green pairs of course, but it was all ready to go. I like doing that stuff, and I'll do what I can to make the job easier. Heck I even offer them a drink, but they always seem to refuse.  |
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beachintech
There's sand in my tool bag
Premium
join:2008-01-06
The Beach,US
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·Mediacom
| said by cypherstream  : Heck I even offer them a drink, but they always seem to refuse. We have to refuse everything, company policy :/... ask me twice on a hot day though... I won't turn down a bottle of water. 
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wanger
join:2008-04-20
Reading, PA
·Comcast
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Try this one »www.arrisi.com/support/guides/_d···ount.pdf or this one »www.arrisi.com/support/guides/_d···ount.pdf. The holes are approximately 4 inches from each other. |
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rhapsody
join:2007-12-25
Oak Ridge, TN | reply to neufuse
what model of eMTA is Comcast currently installing? |
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EG
The wings of love
Premium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
| said by rhapsody :what model of eMTA is Comcast currently installing? That depends on the market area. |
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rhapsody
join:2007-12-25
Oak Ridge, TN | Is there anyway I could find out? |
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EG
The wings of love
Premium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
| said by rhapsody :Is there anyway I could find out? A phone call to your local office that isn't subject to any re-direction ? An actual visit to that office with an inquiry seems even more reliable ? |
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rhapsody
join:2007-12-25
Oak Ridge, TN | Good suggestion. |
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