Re: Direct cable connection

[arief_mulya <arief@bna.telkomsel.co.id>]

Dear,

matt zagrabelny wrote:
> > In Windows I recall something called Direct Cable Connection that
> > allowed you to link two computers thru the parallel port. The
> > GNU/Linux version of this appears to be PLIP (which I tried and
> > failed at many many moons ago).

Failed?

Can you tell me why?
I used to use PLIP to have direct connection to computer 
that doesn't have NIC. I even have once use PLIP to install 
debian on an old laptop.

And yes,
NIC to NIC also possible. Just twisted the cable connection.

Normal UTP:
connect pin
 1 - 1
 2 - 2
 3 - 3
 6 - 6

Twisted / Cross UTP:
connect pin
 1 - 3
 2 - 6
 3 - 1
 6 - 2


Good luck.


Best Regards,
arief_mulya
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