NBN Equipment space and location requirements
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NBN Box Requirements

NBN connection box space and location requirements

Power Supply

A dedicated AC power supply General Purpose Outlet (GPO), with at minimum a single port supplying 240V is required. However, a double GPO is recommended to allow the user the option of adding another device such as an internet router nearby. The GPO should be positioned no more than 200 mm away from the NBN device placement, as this minimizes safety issues associated with excess cords and improves installation appearances.


Location

The location of the device should protect its integrity for prolonged use and allow accessibility by the occupants of the premises and technicians for quick servicing, maintenance tasks or upgrades. The location should also be safe, away from pets and children, and consideration to the aesthetics appeal should be given. One of the location types suitable for the mounting of the device is an open wall unenclosed area with no or partial obstructions such as a walk in robe, study, living room or joinery. Open wall location types use the bulk of the space for air circulation/ventilation. An alternate suitable location is in partially enclosed areas with no obstructions inside (i.e. shelves, dividers, walls). The door or cover of the enclosure should be at least 500 mm from the mounting surface. The bulk of the open enclosure supplies air circulation for the device. The GPO should be located within the enclosure or through a hole of at least 50 mm diameter. Finally, the device can be placed in a home distributor cabinet or cupboard that is dedicated for the communications equipment in the home. The home distributor should be the size of the mounting surface required for the device. However, this location type requires ventilation to be added to improve air circulation inside. Have a certified NBN technician assess your space and determine the most suited location.


Mounting Space

The devices mounting wall space (excluding the GPO power supply) required is 565 mm in height and 325 mm in width for a portrait orientation (device is above battery backup supply unit). As for landscape orientation (device and battery backup supply unit are side by side), a height of 325 mm and a width of 565 mm is necessary. The mounting space should be no more than 1700 mm from the height of the ground and at minimum 300 mm above the ground. The GPO should be no more than 200 mm away from the device. A certified technician can help determine a suitable mounting space for optimal performance

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