yellow lead?

Question

The yellow lead that comes with the internet modem dosnt seem to fit into my brothers pc? does anyone know why? he has brought an adapter but still dosnt fit in. and whats this lead called? thanks guys.

Answer 1

If the lead is yellow I would 'presume' its a RJ45 network cable as the only other leads you would use for a modem would be a RJ11 and they are not usually yellow (but not a certainty!!) or a USB connection which I assume you have USB ports on the pc.

Check the size of the modular connection, if its just under 1/2 inch (11mm) in width then you have an RJ45 connector, if its any smaller then you have a RJ11 connector most likely.

RJ45 is a network connector an needs to be connected to a LAN port on the PC (Local Area Network).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RJ-45

RJ11 is also a network connector but this is mainly used for telephone/dialup modem cennectios.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RJ11

If the cable is a ethernet cable (RJ45) then yor brother needs to buy a LAN PCI card which cost very little, make sure he has space for another PCI card before buying one though!

Good luck

Answer 2

The guy above me ( CompuCheck ) is most probably right but without confusing you your cable is most probably an ethernet cable ( mine is blue ) and your motherboard doesn't have this connection . But saying that what adapter did your brother buy ? and didn't it come with a usb cable ?
I think the ethernet cables on the netgear modems is yellow but i'm not positive!

Answer 3

I assume that you have a cable modem (supplied from your internet provider eg ntl ) and they supply a USB lead and a RJ45 lead. most PCs today have a network port on the motherboard as well as USB ports. the network cable will work quicker. the cables will not fit into the wrong holes.

Answer 4

Sorry you've lost me.

The colour of the lead is not an issue

What type of plug is on the end of it ?

Please try to describe it for more help