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220-1101 · Question #467

Which of the following cables should be used when connecting a cable modem to a SOHO router?

The correct answer is C. Ethernet. The connection between a cable modem and a SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) router uses an Ethernet cable (RJ-45). The cable modem receives the internet signal via a coaxial cable from the wall outlet, converts it to an IP signal, and then passes it to the router via its Ethernet

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Question

Which of the following cables should be used when connecting a cable modem to a SOHO router?

Options

  • AFireWire
  • BFiber
  • CEthernet
  • DCoaxial

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • C
    88% (21)
  • D
    8% (2)

Explanation

The connection between a cable modem and a SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) router uses an Ethernet cable (RJ-45). The cable modem receives the internet signal via a coaxial cable from the wall outlet, converts it to an IP signal, and then passes it to the router via its Ethernet (LAN) port. The router is also equipped with a WAN Ethernet port specifically for this connection. Coaxial (D) connects the wall to the modem - not the modem to the router. Fiber (B) is used for fiber-optic internet services with different equipment. FireWire (A) is a legacy peripheral connection standard not used for networking in this context.

Topics

#Networking cables#Ethernet#SOHO networking#Modem-router connection

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