Curt wrote: > > I'm reading when you plug this cable into a linux host the usbnet driver > enters into the fray, creating a network interface (usb0?) that > subsequently requires *configuration*. > > Like > > machine 1: ifconfig usb0 192.168.1.1 > machine 2: ifconfig usb0 192.168.1.2 > > A successful ping between m1 and m2 would indicate, well, success. > > Then you need to establish some sort of transfer protocol (ftp, ssh, tgif, > http) for the data transmision. > > Seems like a PITA. > > Maybe I'm all wet. Or you already know all this (or something). > > Out.
If you don't have usb0 try loading usbnet # modprobe usbnet regards