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Isn't there a way to do it directly with a normal ethernet cable (with RJ45 connector)? <br />

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Isn't there a way to do it directly with a normal ethernet cable (with RJ45 connector)?


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Followup: Can't I just use an ethernet cable, and somehow set up a local network of some sort so that I can just ftp the files from one computer to the next?<br />

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Followup: Can't I just use an ethernet cable, and somehow set up a local network of some sort so that I can just ftp the files from one computer to the next?


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The RJ45 cable is the one used for 10BaseT or 100BaseT based networks. So yes, you can do it with just a cable, but is not a normal one, you have to change the wiring to manage to make a direct connection between both computers.<br />
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&nbsp; This problem is common so just ask in a retail store or check for a crossover cable in any hub´s manual if you prefer to make it yourself.<br />

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The RJ45 cable is the one used for 10BaseT or 100BaseT based networks. So yes, you can do it with just a cable, but is not a normal one, you have to change the wiring to manage to make a direct connection between both computers.

  This problem is common so just ask in a retail store or check for a crossover cable in any hub´s manual if you prefer to make it yourself.


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I have 2 linux computers, both with ethernet cards. I want to link them together temporarily so that I can copy files from one computer to another. I only have one network connection, so I can't do it over the network. I need to do it directly from one computer to the next. How do I configure these computers (what files, etc.?) so that I can do this? &nbsp;I'm running redhat linux 5.0 on both computers.
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I have 2 linux computers, both with ethernet cards. I want to link them together temporarily so that I can copy files from one computer to another. I only have one network connection, so I can't do it over the network. I need to do it directly from one computer to the next. How do I configure these computers (what files, etc.?) so that I can do this?  I'm running redhat linux 5.0 on both computers.

how to connect 2 linux computers directly via ethernet

The variety of Linux distributions creates myriad issues relating to configuration and operations when computers are networked, not the least of which is the use of various network management applications, some of which are included with specific distributions, while others are standalone applications.