[CentOS] need help on second Ethernet port (eth1) point to point connect
Ray Leventhal
centos at swhi.net
Wed Aug 29 15:28:23 UTC 2007
John R Pierce wrote:
> mcclnx mcc wrote:
>
>> I have two DELL servers with two Ethernet ports in it.
>> Bith servers have CENTOS 4.5 installed. First
>> Ethernet port connect to public Ethernet line and work
>> correctly. Second Ethernet port I connect
>> point-to-point as private Ethernet (cable direct
>> connect without router or switch). Private Ethernet
>> use IP asddress 1.1.1.1 and 1.1.1.2.
>>
>>
>
>
> are you using a 'crossover' cable for this? you can't patch two NIC'
> directly together with a regular patch cable, it has to be a crossover
> cable that has Tx wired to Rx and visa versa. Also, I've had mixed
> results using crossover cabling with 1000baseT gig ethernet
>
>
A John rightly points out, you need a 'crossover' cable when not using a
hub or switch.
It's likely a good idea to have a few crossover's in house. On the
chance you're not familiar, this link may prove helpful
http://yoda.uvi.edu/InfoTech/rj45.htm
Regards,
~Ray
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