From: Martin Joseph (NT_at_stillnewt.org)
Date: Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:10:01 PST
On Jan 14, 2006, at 12:46 PM, Michael Blazer wrote:
> Michael J. Hußmann wrote:
>
>> This message might also indicate that you are using a normal patch
>> cable, when a cross-over cable is needed (as it is when connecting two
>> machines without a hub or switch). Newer Macs will recognize the type
>> of
>> cable used and work anyway, but maybe you iBook does not.
>>
>>
> iBook G4 is supposed to auto-detect the way the cable's wired, but I
> find it doesn't always work as advertised. A hub or switch usually
> makes things play nicely together, though.
>
The ibook is working right! It's not a problem of it incorrectly
detecting the mode. Read the link that Woody provided to Paul's
explanation of the situation, and all will become clear. Hopefully...
Marty
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