Connecting More Than One Computer To The Cable Modem (Ethernet Only) - THOMSON RCA DCM245 Manual

CONNECTING THE CABLE MODEM
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.
"Null" cable (not supplied)
*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.
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Standard Ethernet cables (not supplied)
Fig. 30: Ethernet Hub Connection
Ethernet Hub