[ale] Network setup

[glasher at nycap.rr.com (Glenn C. Lasher Jr.)]

On Wed, 31 Jan 2001, Armsby John-G16665 wrote:

> I am under the impression that you have to have a HUB for the two
> computers to talk.  A direct plug won't work.

Generally, true, but essentilly, false.  What you need is either a
hub/switch or a cable that is wired such that the RX and TX lines are
crossed from one end to the other, appropriately called a crossover cable.

He did say it is working under windows, and that eliminates any physical
issues.

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