networking 101

[Sean]

On Sat, 23 Dec 2000, Don wrote:

> Sean,
>         I am running 2 NICS without a hub. I don't think the MAC address
> is important because I am connecting to @home without a hitch. I can
> surf, and send email. 

Thna it isnt locking onto a mac address =)

> I just cant get these 2 machines connected. I will
> look into the IPchains, but my question remains unanswered. Do I need
> the IPchains to network these 2 machines? The lights on the NICS do not
> come on when I connect the two computers, but the lights do come on when
> I connect either machine to the cable modem. Does that mean anything? I

Yes see Ben's note =)

> think I am going to call it a night. My girlfriend is feeling neglected.
> :)  She's beginning to get jealous of my computers, and that's not a
> good sign.  :P  

Who said it isnt a good sign? =) I thought that was what was supposed to
happen...