Hi, I can write code in just about any language, but give me a bit of cable and I am scratching my head, bear with me on this one..
Hard to say. Are you connecting them from one ethernet port to the other ethernet port directly? If so, are you using a crossover cable? If not, you'll need to get one. Otherwise you'll have to run the connection through a hub or switch. Of course, this is an over-generalization but it gets to the point.
Linux box - PCI Western Digital 10Mb Ethernet Card BNC Connection Win98 box - PCMCIA 10Mb Ethernet BNC Connection Cable - co-axal, T connectors on each end, each with a terminator. No Hubs or switches...
Does your Win98 box have TCP/IP loaded? I would imagine it does, just checking.
Yes.
Are both machines configured for the same network with the same subnet mask? Again, an over-generalization for you sticklers out there.
erm... I have set the IP address and netmask of the Linux box. Not done anything on the windows box, should I, if so what and where?
If you have covered each of these things (you are using the appropriate cable, TCP/IP is loaded and the IP stacks are configured properly) then are you getting a link light on the connections?
I getting a flashing 'ACT' light on the windows box, but not 'LINK' There are no lights on the linux box
If so, what happens when you try to ping one machine from the other.
Nothing
Have you tried the ping in both directions?
Yes. Nothing
Do you see any blinking on the network cards when you attempt a ping?
Only the ACT light on the windows box. Many, many thanks for the quick responses.. Cheers Phil -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/