A home user purchases a cable modem and a straight-through Category 5e patch cable at a local electronics store. The modem will be connected to a hub which is connected to their computer. The computer is not able to receive a DHCP address from the cable modem network DHCP server. Why?
A. Because the cable modem must be directly connected to a computer.
B. Because the cable modem requires a crossover cable to connect to the hub.
C. Because the cable modem requires a RG-6 coaxial cable to connect to a hub.
D. Because the cable modem must use a Category 3 UTP cable to connect to a hub.
Answer:B
A home user purchases a cable modem and a straight-through Category 5e patch cable at a local electronics store. The modem will be connected to a hub which is connected to their computer. The computer is not able to receive a DHCP address from the cable modem network DHCP server. Why?
A. Because the cable modem must be directly connected to a computer. B. Because the cable modem requires a crossover cable to connect to the hub. C. Because the cable modem requires a RG-6 coaxial cable to connect to a hub. D. Because the cable modem must use a Category 3 UTP cable to connect to a hub.