I have two sun boxes and how do I transfer a file between two sun boxes
without a router in between ? Using a direct cable.
Which type of cable I should be using ?

machine 1__}-----------{___ machine 2

I have QGE-X card installed which has four interfaces
and am trying to transfer file from ce1 interfaces of machine 1 to ce1
interface of machine 2.


Thanks
Aravind

ATM wrote:
>
> I have two sun boxes and how do I transfer a file between two sun boxes
> without a router in between ? Using a direct cable.
> Which type of cable I should be using ?
>
> machine 1__}-----------{___ machine 2
>
> I have QGE-X card installed which has four interfaces
> and am trying to transfer file from ce1 interfaces of machine 1 to ce1
> interface of machine 2.
>
> Thanks
> Aravind


Aravind,

You'll need what is called a "crossover cable" between the 2 machines.
Assign IP addresses to each interface on the same subnet (e.g.,
192.168.0), and you should be able to ping one machine from the other,
etc. Then you can FTP or sftp.

Alternately, you can use a ethernet hub or switch. Connect each machine
to the hub or switch using "normal" cables.

Jim