Np PC Light on cable modem....

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by theridges, Mar 20, 2006.

  1. theridges

    theridges Guest

    ok i have my internet hooked up from my cable modem to my comp using a USB cord but i want it to use an ethernet but when i unhook the USB and plug in the ethernet no PC Light on the cable modem comes on.i know there is nothing wrong with my Ethernet card because i use it for my xbox using a crossover cable so all is well there any ideas on my PC light not coming on????
     
  2. philraz

    philraz Regular member

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    are you using a paralel cable to hook from the pc to the modem or your crossover cable ? you need to use a paralel cable
     
  3. theridges

    theridges Guest

    nevermind found out it was a bad cable modem i traded with my friend now everything works great.......
     

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