Synchronizing two systems

[Mr_P]

I know it is mentioned to connect with an ethernet cable.
This is a simple thing you've probably already thought about but you can only connect computers directly to each other if you use a "Cross" cable. (A cable with TX and RX pairs reversed).

Macs are Auto MDI/MDIX - ie you can use either a 'cross' or 'straight' cable to connect between 2 of them.

However, some hubs/switches may not be - so best to use 'straight' patch cables.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium_dependent_interface

S

[SourceChild]

Macs are Auto MDI/MDIX - ie you can use either a 'cross' or 'straight' cable to connect between 2 of them.
S

Well, you're right. For some reason I was under the impression that G5 Macs were not Auto MDIX.

Apparently since G4 Apple has chosen Auto MDIX ethernet ports.