Connecting the Cable Modem

Connecting More Than Two Computers to the Cable Modem

If you need to connect more than two computers or if you need to connect two computers but USB is not available, you’ll need the following additional equipment (if supported by your cable operator):

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.

3VDC 800mA ETHERNET USB

RESET

CABLE

“Null” cable (not supplied)

Ethernet Hub

Standard Ethernet cables (one supplied)

Fig. 23: Ethernet Hub Connection

*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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Technicolor - Thomson Thomson CABLE MODEM manual Connecting More Than Two Computers to the Cable Modem, Ethernet Hub

Thomson CABLE MODEM specifications

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