R: [Trinux-talk] networking trouble?

[Valerio B. <su...@se...>]

> First rule out a hardware (physical layer) problem.
> Are these computers directly connected with a single
> cable?  If so then it must be a "cross cable".  You
> can pick up a cat 5 cross cable at most local computer
> shops.  If you are unsure if you are using a cross
> cable, look at this site to be sure. It also shows how
> to make one!
> http://www.atcomservices.com/highlights/makepatch.htm
>

You can also check the following links for information on how to make
crossover cables:

http://www.makeitsimple.com/how-to/dyi_crossover.htm
http://www.conexus.com.au/support/general/x-over/crossover-cable.html
http://www.cabletron.com/support/techtips/tk0231-9.html
http://gccprinters.com/support/doc/crossover.html


Cheers,

val