[SunHELP] Connect two Intel Solaris machine together.

[Dale Ghent]

On Fri, 29 Jun 2001, Meng, Andrew wrote:

| Hello,
|
| I am wondering if I can use a UTP(RJ45) cable to connect my two intel
| Solaris machines together without using a hub. Or can I use a Coaxial cable
| with two terminators on the other end T-connector. It seems to me that UTP
| uses the power supply on the hub, is it right? Please suggest me a way to
| connect those machines without using a hub. Thanks a lot!

You can use UTP. No, it doesnt use or get any power from the hub at all.
What you need is a cross-over (ie, an ethernet "null-modem") cable.

/dale