Cabling between a cable modem and a computer

I was getting a longer connection between my cable modem and computer, and I can't remember if I need a straight-through or crossover cable. I know it's straight-through between a computer and switch, and switch to router, but I"m not sure where a cable modem falls (this is for my home). It's been so long since I've done any significant cabling.

Can anyone assist?

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eMeS

I'm guessing it doesn't matter because all of these devices probably have their vendor's equivalent of Cisco's auto-mdix. Consider the target market for most of these devices...not always the most technically savvy people.

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billyr

Straight through cable to be safe.

chmorin

I have never come across a cable modem that requiers a cross over cable. I can't promise anything, but I'm just saying.

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