Re: non-hub 10baseT connections
On Mon, 29 Dec 1997, Stephen Zander wrote:
> This is a little off-topic but given my intent I hope no one minds...
>
> I have a spare SUN Sparc-5 that I'd like to configure as a linux box (why?
> because I can :)). Anyway, my *entire* network is token-ring and I don't
> have a spare token-ring card (let alone a linux driver) so my question is:
>
> can I direct connect two 10baseT ethernet ports?
Yes, you can, but you need a special ethernet cable with a pair of wires
crossed. (I made a few ones, but you should consider to buy it if you have
no special wiring knowledge. Costs about $8 here.)
> I can setup the SUN on my desk to act as a router, no problem. I just don't
> have a 10baseT hub lying around, nor the money for one :(
The above solution works; However there are some 6 port microhubs
available for less than $100. (Great when friends come home with they
machines for a multiuser Quake game ;)
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