Re: What is "discover -t" saying?
On 2018-06-24, Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> wrote:
>
> Thank you. I'm interested in only:
> Prolific Technology, Inc. PL25A1 Host-Host Bridge
>
> I'm missing understanding of "something" everyone takes for granted.
Many of your gooses seem a little wild.
> While following chain of links I found "discover -t".
> I suspect my problems understanding this is closely related to "Why
> doesn't connecting the cable "Just Work"? Every other USB device I've
> ever used does. There some fundamental detail missing.
>
I'm reading when you plug this cable into a linux host the usbnet driver
enters into the fray, creating a network interface (usb0?) that
subsequently requires *configuration*.
Like
machine 1: ifconfig usb0 192.168.1.1
machine 2: ifconfig usb0 192.168.1.2
A successful ping between m1 and m2 would indicate, well, success.
Then you need to establish some sort of transfer protocol (ftp, ssh, tgif,
http) for the data transmision.
Seems like a PITA.
Maybe I'm all wet. Or you already know all this (or something).
Out.
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