Rick Stevens wrote: > John Graham wrote: >> Go back to basics - make sure they can ping each other first. >> Covered in the original message. >> 1) What's your network setup? If the two computers connected directly >> to each other, make sure the ethernet cable between them is a >> crossover cable - a normal ethernet cable will NOT work! >> From the results from ifconfig and route posted, it does not look like a direct link. >> 2) If the two are connected to a common switch, can they both ping the >> switch? Check the switch's configuration. > > You can't ping a switch unless it's a managed switch and has an IP > address. You can ping the router. >> > > You can use "ethtool eth0" also. Verify that "Link detected" says > "yes". If not, your cable is wrong. > Just remember, not all NICs have link detect that works with Linux. On the other hand, most home/small office routers will auto-detect reversed cables. (No more need for an uplink port.) -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
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