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Connecting the Cable Modem
Connecting More Than One Computer to the Cable Modem
You’ll need the following equipment:
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Crossover-wired, or “null,” category 5 Ethernet cable
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10BaseT or 100BaseT Hub or Switch
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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.
* An uplink port has a small switch on it to change the polarity of the connection. It can
accept either a cross-over or a straight, depending on the setting.
CABLE
RESET
POWER AC
ADAPTER
ETHERNET
