(removed usb-devel from CC: - no development question) On Sat, 18 Aug 2007, David Turvene wrote:
> I prefer to continue to use my laptop for server maintenance. In order > to do this it seems I need some kind of USB host-to-host connectivity A direct USB host-to-host connectivity is imposible. USB is an intrinsically asymmetric bus. > but my research has not uncovered any obvious solutions to this. I have > seen indications of USB host-to-host connections using PPPoEth but it > isn't clear how to set this up. The USB connection "cables" you have seen references to have a controller between the two USB connectors, presenting a USB-to-eth converter to each host and thus providing a network connection between the two systems. > What are my hardware/software/configuration options for local comms > (primary ethernet network down) between my laptop with only USB ports to > a headless server with only USB ports? Your another option would be to provide each your server with a USB-to-serial dongle similar to the one you use with your laptop, and specify "console=ttyUSB0,..." on server's kommand line (if you want a console on it) and start a getty on it from /etc/inittab just as usual. Thanks Guennadi --- Guennadi Liakhovetski ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _______________________________________________ Linux-usb-users@lists.sourceforge.net To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
