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simon44 · 02-06-2005, 15:50

I recently had to replace the ethernet cable to connect my NTL cable Modem to my PC. I bought this lead from maplins:RJ45 UTP Patch Lead. When I plug the lead into my PC and then modem, there is no connection light on the modem or on the NIC. So im not sure if I've got the right lead. I have another ethernet cable that I am using at the moment, but this is a 20M cable and isnt suitable for connecting the modem and PC. Do i need a different lead or is something wrong?

P.S. the network connection IS enabled.

02-06-2005, 15:50	#1
simon44 Inactive Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7	Am I using the right network cable? I recently had to replace the ethernet cable to connect my NTL cable Modem to my PC. I bought this lead from maplins:RJ45 UTP Patch Lead. When I plug the lead into my PC and then modem, there is no connection light on the modem or on the NIC. So im not sure if I've got the right lead. I have another ethernet cable that I am using at the moment, but this is a 20M cable and isnt suitable for connecting the modem and PC. Do i need a different lead or is something wrong? P.S. the network connection IS enabled.