Re: home network, cant ping box 2
--- Jeff <jcoppock1@attbi.com> wrote:
> Shawn Lamson, 2002-Jan-27 03:23 -0800:
> > of course, i always had "matching" addresses (on the same network).
> > but i dont get a green light on the cards, and i cant ping!
> > I re-emphasize that i can connect to the DSL modem with any of the
> > cards/cables...
>
> Hmm, it appears to me that you are not using a cross-over cable
> when connecting the two boxes together, indicated by your comment
> "i dont get a green light on the cards".
>
> A standard cable as used to connect to the dsl modem is a
> straight-thru cable. Host-to_host requires the crossover.
>
> Invest in an ethernet hub to connect everything together, it's
> more fun that way.
>
> jc
You have to be kiddin' me; i spent $25 on a 35' cable, and stood there
while they made it and tested it... i figured that the cable from NIC
to aDSL modem must be crossover too, since the long (35 footer)
performed the same function when i hooked up either PC to the DSL with
it! Are you SURE that the PC -> aDSL modem uses a straight thru cable?
Thx,
=====
Shawn Lamson
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Kernel 2.2.19pre17
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