connecting two computers running in red hat linux 9

how to connect two computers in redhat linux9. i have been using
ethernet interface and cable to connect the two systems.how can i know
they are connected and how to share files

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> how to connect two computers in redhat linux9. i have been using
> ethernet interface and cable to connect the two systems.

If you use a cable without any hub/switch type of device, you will need to
use a cross-over cable.

> how can i know
> they are connected

To know they are physically connected, check to see if the cables are
physically plugged into the ethernet cards on each maching. To know they
are electronically connected, most cards have link lights that will turn on
when you get an electronic connection. To know if they are connected
logically is a much more complex problem that depends on how you are
"connecting" them. The first step it to test with `ping` then move on with
what ever method you are using to logically connect them.

Many distributions have tools for setting up the network card and I am sure
that Redhat has a tool somewhere. Here is a general howto for using the
commandline when dealing with networking:

http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Networking...iew-HOWTO.html




> and how to share files

There are many ways in which to "share files" running from basic file
transfers (ftp, scp, rsync, http) to mounting remote filesystems (NFS and
Samba). The answer to your question depends on what you mean when you say
"share files".

Use Crossover cable to connect to Computers each others, give the
ipaddress and check conectivity through ping utilituy.

"(E-Mail Removed)" <(E-Mail Removed)> writes:

>how to connect two computers in redhat linux9. i have been using
>ethernet interface and cable to connect the two systems.how can i know
>they are connected and how to share files

If you are going to connect them directly you have to use a crossover
ethernet cable (1<->3 and 2<->6) If you go though a switch or a hub you
need regular ethernet cable
Then you have to give each an ip address
Make the first 10.0.0.2 and the other 10.0.0.3
Now do
ping 10.0.0.2 from 3. If you get a response you are connected.

In comp.os.linux.networking Unruh <unruh-(E-Mail Removed)>:
> "(E-Mail Removed)" <(E-Mail Removed)> writes:

>>how to connect two computers in redhat linux9. i have been using
>>ethernet interface and cable to connect the two systems.how can i know
>>they are connected and how to share files

> If you are going to connect them directly you have to use a crossover
> ethernet cable (1<->3 and 2<->6) If you go though a switch or a hub you
> need regular ethernet cable

Agreed, this should be a save bet. Though modern nics will quite
often autosense/change Rx/Tx lines if you connect them with a
straight through cable directly.

The Intel controller in my box does exactly this:

01:09.0 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation 82541GI/PI Gigabit
Ethernet Controller

OK, you might be out of luck with cheapo or/and older cards. But
it's well worth a try before looking for a cross-over cable,
especially if you don't have one flying around, YMMV.

> Then you have to give each an ip address
> Make the first 10.0.0.2 and the other 10.0.0.3
> Now do
> ping 10.0.0.2 from 3. If you get a response you are connected.

Indeed!

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