rj45 lead types and connecting
hi there,
I'm just in the process of switching to Linux. I've got a decent spec pc, and a debian sarge netinst disk i burned off. Unfortunately my usb modem wasn't recognized, so I'm going to use the ethernet connection. My question is this: I have two rj45 x rj45 leads, one a crossover cable, the other 'straight'. Do i just plug one of these into the back of the pc, and the other into my existing filter that comes from the wall? If so , which to use? I wanna give ethernet/netinst a go, cos I'm having difficulties getting all of iso1 from ftp via my browser, and my eDonkey client just seems to fizzle when i leave it alone. |
I think a crossover cable is just for a direct pc to pc connection, and anything else uses a straight RJ45. Debian should detect your network card and use DHCP to get an IP address, so it should just work..
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What do you mean by existing filter? Are you using DSL service?
Does your modem have an ethernet connector? |
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I'm sorry - by existing filter i mean the DSL splitter that i have between my wall and existing pc. Its designed to allow phone access to the line alongside internet. The modem is a usb only one, an alcatel speedtouch. |
You can not directly connect the phone line to your PCs ethernet adapter.
This link might provide some help: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...edtouch+debian |
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It seems that i have managed to download and burn iso1 though, so i might have a go using that later. |
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