Well it's already working so just check what type of cable you have. Most likely it's a straight.
new to dsl
#34
Posted 20 August 2006 - 04:22 PM
dpds68, on Jul 25 2006, 02:44 PM, said:
Ok my DSL is working well with the Paradyne 6211 and I got a Advantek 8 Port switch today so I will be networking tonight ................. Any tips ????
Where did you get the Advantek tech? I looked at a few local price lists and only found a Nexxt switch from PRW in El soccoro. I only got my PC and laptop to network, so I figured i would take the 8 port, that $106. I checked the Nexxt site and they only have one 8 port switch there http://www.nexxtsolu...%20switches.htm , the Are there any special uplink ports or anything that should be on the switch for me to be able to connect my DSL to it? I also want to get a wireless access point so I could use my laptop anywhere. I'm not buying the AP until I actually get my TSTT dsl working yet though.
#35
Posted 20 August 2006 - 07:45 PM
^^Hexxx, that Nexxt switch will work fine. I bought a cheap $200 8-port switch similar to that one about two years ago when we got dsl, and it's still working fine today, and I never had any problems with it. That Nexxt switch also has 'All parts support Auto-MDI/MDIX which can detect and correct crossover cables.' which means basically you can connect the dsl modem to any of the 8 ports using just a regular cable - no need for a crossover cable or an uplink port. You can use crossover cables if you have them though.
That's also a very good price. Go ahead and get it.
Stephen.
That's also a very good price. Go ahead and get it.
Stephen.