how to connect two PCs using crossover

Forum: Networking
Topic: how to connect two PCs using crossover
started by: humpty

Posted by humpty on Jan. 19 2007,14:44

i used to do this with dos, decades ago but never tried it with linux.

if i buy a crossover RJ45 cable, can i connect two DSL PCs together. And how easy is it to access each others the files?

Posted by torp on Jan. 20 2007,14:31

I haven't done this with DSL myself, but it should be a piece of cake. You should be able to ftp files back and forth with ease.

torp

Posted by scot on Jan. 20 2007,22:34

Yes, it's not hard. You have to give each machine an IP address (see the FAQ in the wiki about setting up static IP addresses [http://damnsmalllinux.org/wiki/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions], though note that a default gateway and nameserver are not necessary for a simple link between two computers. You can then transfer files with scp (copy over ssh), or, pull up a shell on the other machine with ssh, and even run x window programs off of the other machine (ssh in, and type 'firefox'. You're running it on the host computer, but seeing it on the client.

Posted by humpty on Feb. 25 2007,08:02

thanks all, it works.

just needed ;
* a cross-over (or 'patch') cable.
* an ip address for each pc (netcardconfig).
* a utility to transfer files, my preference here was
- a password protected user directory (adduser)
- betaftpd (built-in: system>daemons>FTpd)
- axyFTP (built-in)