>>>> You won't see an ethernet option unless
>>>> you're plugged into an ethernet.
>>>
>>>I don't agree with that because how can one
>>>connect to an Ethernet network without having
>>>the option in the TCP/IP control panel ?!...
>>
>>I think it is true that the software does not give you an option to
>>connect if there is no possibility to connect.
>>
>>The physical connection needs to be present for the software connection
>>to function . . .
You see the option if either the driver is not installed (if required) or
the interface is not installed (missing card).
You will see the option if the interface is not connected but you won't be
able to use it. Selecting the option will result in an error message and
reverting to the previous configuration or Printer port.
>
>Makes it good fun timing startup on 2 machines joined by a crossover cable;>
As long as the second machine is started (power on) before the first
machine needs the connection (somewhere around the time the ICONs start
marching across the bottom I think) your okay. When the software checks
the port it is looking for the equivalent of a link light. It doesn't
require another machine to talk to.
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