Re: What is "discover -t" saying?

[deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com>]

Curt wrote:

> 
> 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.


If you don't have usb0 try loading usbnet

# modprobe usbnet

regards