2007-04-29 05:47:30 · 3 answers · asked by Jeff S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
A modem is for talking to a phone. It is NOT supposed to have an Ethernet cord plugged into it.
What should you do? Find someone who knows more about a computer than you do and have them help you.
2007-04-29 06:30:01 · answer #1 · answered by ZeroCarbonImpact 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most modems only have 1 spot for an ethernet cable... find out what the cord is currently plugged into, you will most likely want to obtain a router if you need more than 1 computer connected to the internet at once.
2007-04-29 13:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dusty D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a difference between the Ethernet connection and the modem connection.
The Ethernet connection uses an RJ45 - 8 pins while your phone/modem connection uses an RJ-15 - 4 pins.
What should you do? Get the right cable and find the right hole for it.
2007-04-29 12:56:18 · answer #3 · answered by Richard M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋