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MovedGoalPosts · 09-11-2005, 23:56

Some STBs require a cross over cable between the STB and PC (or router). Most modems will want a straight through (standard) ethernet cable.
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It is standard that modems or STBs can only expect to communicate with one device (PC, router, etc) at a time. That is inherent in the internal electronics. Untill they are reset they simply cannot see that the device they speak to has changed.

09-11-2005, 23:56	#5
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: NTL Cable Modem / Laptop Connection Issue Some STBs require a cross over cable between the STB and PC (or router). Most modems will want a straight through (standard) ethernet cable. __________________ It is standard that modems or STBs can only expect to communicate with one device (PC, router, etc) at a time. That is inherent in the internal electronics. Untill they are reset they simply cannot see that the device they speak to has changed.