How to connect two laptops with the help of a cross cable in fedora 9?

Bringo · 05-03-2010, 12:59 PM

I have two laptops running fedora 9 (32-bit and 64-bit on each system) and I want to connect them together for sharing files. For this I have a cross cable i.e.,a simple cable that is usually used to connect a PC with ADSL modem. Can anyone help me ?
Best Regards.

MS3FGX · 05-03-2010, 01:21 PM

If it is really a cross-over cable, simply connect the two machines and set them up with static IPs; something like 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2. Then use whatever protocol is easiest for you, SMB, NFS, FTP, etc.

Bringo · 05-03-2010, 01:38 PM

Thanks MS3FGX.

1. Yes, it is a cross-over cable.
2. I don't know how to set them up with static IPs ?
3. which protocol is easiest and/or appropriate for me ?

Regards

jefro · 05-03-2010, 03:27 PM

Most systems don't even need a cross over cable. Most nic's will auto correct for the cable if you power them up.

Static ip is set either with a network manager or by using ifconfig command.

Fedora ought to "see" the other computer. To access files you need some file transfer support. TFTP, FTP, NFS, Samba(cifs). I tend to find tftp open but it is command line only. FTP can be used in some browsers or other ftp client but you have to allow some folder.

John VV · 05-03-2010, 03:36 PM

Bringo
also be advised that fedora 9 is and has been UNSUPPORTED for some time

please install the current fedora 12 or in a few days fedora 13 .