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Old 01-09-2005, 11:01 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by CTSNKY
Make sure you are using the proper cables too. A crossover cable should go to the router from the cable modem and patch cables form the router to the PC's.
I think you're incorrect here. I've installed a number of systems, both cable and DSL, and the modem connects to the WAN port of the router with a straight patch cable.
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