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**Chris** · 02-06-2005, 15:54

You need to connect the lead up with both PC and modem powered off. Then power up the modem, let the lights settle down, then power up the PC. Did you do all that?

Patch lead is correct, the other kind is Crossover lead but you don't want that.

02-06-2005, 15:54	#2
Chris Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Tiredness can kill. Take a break. Posts: 15,149	Re: Am I using the right network cable? You need to connect the lead up with both PC and modem powered off. Then power up the modem, let the lights settle down, then power up the PC. Did you do all that? Patch lead is correct, the other kind is Crossover lead but you don't want that. __________________