direct ethernet connect between two pc's

[Felix Miata]

On 2013-03-29 22:44 (GMT) Thufir Hawat composed:

> Assuming no router or internet access, how do you transfer files between
> two computers with ethernet cable?

> Setup so that both computers have the same IP and netmask configurations,
> certainly.  (Obviously the ip addresses cannot collide but should be on
> the same network.)

My preference is to use NFS when both run Linux, Samba if not, but FTP is 
another option.

Regardless, a standard ethernet cable will not suffice. Either a crossover 
cable or a crossover adapter are required for a "direct" connection to work. 
It may be easier to locate or borrow an ethernet hub or switch (including a 
router) to interpose than a crossover cable or adapter.
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