Networking DSL/Cabling Issues

Jason Clinton me at jasonclinton.com
Thu Jul 3 18:13:10 CDT 2003


Matthew Freeland wrote:

>Your problem is that you're using the patch cable that was intended to connect
>a pc to the router, which means it is a standard CAT5 cable, rather than a
>crossover CAT5 cable.
>
>
No. Crossover cables are only used for computer to computer connections
without a hub. To my knowledge, no DSL providers in the area are
distributing modems that require a crossover cable.

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