On Mon, 25 Jun 2001, Norbert Cartagena wrote:
> Jason Copenhaver wrote:
> >
> > If they both have ethernet cards.. you could get a crossover cable
> > and connect them directly.. then run an ftp server on one of them and
> > transfer the files that way..
> >
>
> Right, but how do I make them see one another? I mean, what if...
>
> 1) The IP of A is 192.168.1.1 and the IP of B was 192.168.1.2
Make it a point to point connection, just like if you had a modem and were
dialing into an ISP
>
> 2) Do I simply leave the Subnet mask as is (255.255.255.0)? Does it
> matter?
>
That mask is ok.
> 3) Do I have to do anything in regards to the name server list (Host
> name, domain name, name server list and Doman search list)? (probably
> not, is my guess)
>
Make is easy on yourself and just use the IP address. Make sure the
correct info is in /etc/hosts or your connection may hang for a few
seconds.
> 4) What about routing? Is it even a consideration?
>
>
No.
> I've tried to make my systems talk before but have never been
> successful. Is there a step-by-step anywhere I could take a look at? I'm
> much better at learning from that (having a finished product, then
> disecting), than from "This does a, this does B, now piece it together."
> I know this is a bit much to ask, but thanks in advance (and thanks,
> Jason, for your time).
Look at the PPP or Networking FAQ. It is all in there somewhere.
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