You can in fact connect directly. It does require a 'crossover'
cable (wires are 'crossed', or wired differently than a normal
ethernet cable, hence the term). Works like a charm. I've got
a 3com connected to my PeeCee. 'Tis a beauty.
John
> Sorry if the answer is painfully obvious, but about the ethernet
> connection:
> You mention a "crossover" cable. Does that mean there is no HUB?
> I've always
> thought that Ethernet was a star topology rather than a bus. I've been
> connecting to my mac via serial or Appletalk, but I'd definitely pick up a
> $20 ethernet card if I can hook them up directly.
> -Manfred
> > Exactly! For the price of an Ethernet card, it seems that it
> would be even
> > cheaper to go this way. If the original poster has only his desktop
> > computer, he wouldn't need anything except an Ethernet crossover cable,
> > beside the Ethernet card for the 2100. Not even considering the
> additional
> > speed for the connection... Seems like a no brainer to me!
>
>
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