I don't think you can use just a cross-over cable, I think you need a hub.
I know this is not very helpfull, but I tried the cross-over method once
to no avail, I ended up having to use a hub.
There might be a way to do it with a null modem cable.
-hojo
On Mon, 12 Jul 1999, Shawn Craver wrote:
> I am trying to connect two computers using a cat 5 (ethernet) crossover
> cable. One is my Linux box (RH5.2) and one is a Mac(OS8.5). Any ideas on
> what protocol would be the best to use to connect the two (Appletalk, IPX,
> TCP/IP). I've invested about an hour into trying TCP/IP with no luck. Any
> halp, even a pointer in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
> I can't even seem to find anything of any use in any HOWTO's or FAQ's.
> Thanks in advance.
>
> --Shawn Craver
> University Of Connecticut
> Computer Science and Engineering
> Undergraduate Student
>
