Re: how to test Ethernet connection

[Colin <cwvca_SPAMNOT@hotmail.com>]

Serena Cantor wrote:
> I bought  a second-hand Ethernet card, how to test it?
> 
> I have 2 PCs, both have a Ethernet card, both running
> Linux. Now I connect them with a line, how to test the
> connection? Is there Linux command that send a message
> thru eth0 interface to display on the other PC? Thanks!

Let me elaborate on what 0yvind said.

You cannot directly connect two computers together using a regular
network cable.  You either need a special cross-over network cable or
you need two regular cables and a hub or switch.