How do you prepare for the indoor installation?
To get BASE Internet, you need a basic configuration
This includes:
- (1) A network switch (NIU)
This is where the distribution cable is connected. It’s the cable that enters your home from outside. - (2) A BASE modem
The modem is connected to the network distributor so you can use the internet and Wi-Fi.
What is the ideal location for the basic configuration?
It should be installed where the distribution cable enters your home. This is often in a basement, garage or near the electricity, water and gas meters. For safety reasons, never install the equipment in a hard-to-access space under the home or in a damp room (such as a bathroom).
Please also keep the following in mind:
- There must be enough free space on the wall: at least 40 × 50 centimetres, where the distribution cable enters the home.
- 3 earthed mains outlets are required.
- The distance between the modem and the network distributor must be no more than 2 metres. They should be placed close to each other.
If a technician comes to install your internet, please stay at home during the appointment and make sure that at least one adult is present. You're a tenant? Make sure you have your landlord’s permission, as drilling may be required to bring the cable into your home.
