Networking DSL/Cabling Issues

[Randal]

On Thursday 03 July 2003 01:13 pm, you wrote:
> 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.

What type of port he is hooking to determines the cable used.  He may need a 
crossover cable if he's hooking to an uplink port.  An uplink port or wan 
port is basically a crossover port.