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PaulSawers · 06-06-2006, 10:38

Thanks for the replies. I haven't tried using a crossover cable (whatever that is) as everywhere I've read, it says I must use a straight-through, or 'patch' cable. My computer can't see the modem either, it's almost as though it's not connected. I have checked all the connections and it is plugged in. There is only one computer involved here, I don't have a desktop, just a laptop plugged into the modem via ethernet cable. It seems like using a crossover cable might be worth a try then...or is this definitely a non-starter?

06-06-2006, 10:38	#8
PaulSawers Inactive Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Ethernet connection, Telewest Thanks for the replies. I haven't tried using a crossover cable (whatever that is) as everywhere I've read, it says I must use a straight-through, or 'patch' cable. My computer can't see the modem either, it's almost as though it's not connected. I have checked all the connections and it is plugged in. There is only one computer involved here, I don't have a desktop, just a laptop plugged into the modem via ethernet cable. It seems like using a crossover cable might be worth a try then...or is this definitely a non-starter?