Cable modem help

[hwb0014]

Is there a way to get my RH 8 linux box to recognize my linksys cable modem? If anyone knows any sources for drivers,etc , It would be appreciated

[qweqwe1]

i am using a cable modem too..but u dont need to hv drivers for the cable modem. usually cable modem can be connected to ur machine in two ways -
one using a Network card and other thru USB port. in case of former u just need drivers for NIC and for later u need to hv USB support.

HTH,
qweqwe

[hwb0014]

if i were to hook up my cable mod with a network cable and i my firewall has two nics, would i need to use a standard network cable or a crossover?

[jumpedintothefire]

A 'crossover cable' would be used to connect the cable modem to a hub/switch that does not have an uplink port. Most (all?) cable modems use just a 'standard' cable, the port is already wired as "crossover"...