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Stuart · 11-07-2005, 15:42

There are two kinds of Ethernet cable. Straight-through, which is the normal kind you use to attach devices (such as PCs) to routers and switches, and Crossover (which is used to connect PCs together).

I am not really familiar with the modem, as I have a Samsung Set Top Box, but it's possible you are using the wrong kind of Ethernet cable. The Pace 1000 and 2000 Set Top Boxes needed a crossover cable. It's possible the modem does to.
I am sure somebody with more knowledge will be around soon.

11-07-2005, 15:42	#4
Stuart - Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere Services: Virgin for TV and Internet, BT for phone Posts: 26,546	Re: new ntl mbr probs There are two kinds of Ethernet cable. Straight-through, which is the normal kind you use to attach devices (such as PCs) to routers and switches, and Crossover (which is used to connect PCs together). I am not really familiar with the modem, as I have a Samsung Set Top Box, but it's possible you are using the wrong kind of Ethernet cable. The Pace 1000 and 2000 Set Top Boxes needed a crossover cable. It's possible the modem does to. I am sure somebody with more knowledge will be around soon.