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On 11 Oct 99, at 13:26, Changhsu P. Liu wrote:
> If I use cable modem with a hub, do I use regular cable to connect all
> devices or do I need to use cross-over to connect cable modem to a hub?
> What is the difference between cross-over and regular ones?
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> My connection:
> cable modem <===> Hub <===> computer A, computer B (2 cables)
The cable modem is *probably* designed to connect to a single PC's
NIC using an ordinary straight-through cable. So to connect it to a
hub, you'd need *either* to use a cross-over, or (better) connect it
to an "uplink" port on the hub, which will be already wired as a
crossover. [Not all hubs have such a port.]
[A few cable modems *might* be exceptions to this; without checking
out the manual for the specific device, the advice above is only an
"educated guess".]
David G
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