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Title: Linking TV to Router
Post by: old john on Nov 02, 2010, 11:15:18

Got my eye on a Panasonic TV with ethernet port. Can anyone explain why the manual specifies a shielded straight cable for linking to the router? Is there a good reason why I should not use FTP cable or the UTP supplied with my Netgear DG834? Most Cat5 and Cat6 RJ45 cables available appear to be twisted pair rather than flat.

Title: Re: Linking TV to Router
Post by: Rik on Nov 02, 2010, 11:25:20

Perhaps they mean straight as distinct from crossover, John. I can't think of any other reason.

Title: Re: Linking TV to Router
Post by: pctech on Nov 02, 2010, 11:27:27

I'm with Rik on that one.

Crossover is for connecting two like devices such as PCs.

Title: Re: Linking TV to Router
Post by: Ray on Nov 02, 2010, 11:34:11

I've got a Samsung TV, I just use standard Cat5 ethernet cable to connect the TV to my router.

Title: Re: Linking TV to Router
Post by: old john on Nov 02, 2010, 12:46:22

Thanks folks. Looks like I've been using the wrong sort of cable to link my PC to my router!

Title: Re: Linking TV to Router
Post by: Rik on Nov 02, 2010, 13:01:10

Most routers auto-sense, John, so you did no harm if it worked.

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