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Connecting More Than One Computer to the Cable
Modem (Ethernet Only)
You
’
ll need the following equipment:
•
Crossover-wired, or
“
null,
”
category 5 Ethernet cable for the cable modem to be
connected to the hub
•
10BaseT or 100BaseT Hub or Switch
•
Straight through, or standard, category 5 Ethernet cable (one for each computer to
be connected)
If you have a hub with an uplink port*, a straight through cable can be used in
combination with that port in lieu of the crossover cable.
CONNECTING THE CABLE MODEM
*An uplink port has a small switch on it to change the polarity of the connection. It can
accept either a crossover or a straight cable, depending on the setting.
Fig. 30: Ethernet Hub Connection
CABLE
RESET
ETHERNET
USB
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C
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A
“Null” cable (not supplied)
Ethernet Hub
Standard Ethernet cables (not supplied)
