   Setting up a network
  I have dialup and I like to use my win xp as a server and Linux box as a client, I have the hardware, how do I configure it?   
  equipment: you'll need either a hub or a crossover cable to connect the XP machine and the Linux box (a standard ethernet cable will _not_ work to connect 2 computers directly)modem -> XP box -> linux boxeach -> represents a connection.on the XP box:right click Network Connections -> propertiesright click your ethernet connection entry -> propertiesAdvanced tabCheck "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection"I believe that's it... dunno.  At that point your ethernet connection on your XP box should be operating a DHCP server to which your linux box can connect.  You may have to monkey around further in XP to get the DHCP deal working.  I can't test it here at work. =(-me   ;  thnaks.   ;  Some routers (such as original Apple Airport) also have modem jacks for dial-up.   ;Quote:Original post by Palidineequipment: you'll need either a hub or a crossover cable to connect the XP machine and the Linux box (a standard ethernet cable will _not_ work to connect 2 computers directly)actually almost all newer NICs doesn't need crossover-cables, they have automatic crossoverdetection, and will do the cross internaly./Nico   