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judas - Nov 12, 2006 - 21:10
Post subject: tcp over firewire under linux

Hi,
Some time ago, I used firewire between two WinXp-Pc. The firewire was used as normal 400Mbit networkcard. (The speed was about 37Mb/s.)

Is the same possible with the firewire onboard the Peg using linux ?

What about a "nullmodem"-USB2.0 connection ?

bye hello

lisardman - Nov 13, 2006 - 04:22
Post subject: Re: tcp over firewire under linux

well I do think it could be possible. I cannot tell right off how you do it.

Trizt - Nov 13, 2006 - 07:12
Post subject: Re: tcp over firewire under linux

See http://ipodlinux.org/Ethernet
it seems to describe a 2.4 kernel (which you need to patch, don't think this applies to 2.6 kernels), but should be easy to adopt for 2.6 kernel systems by just follow most of the advices.

dholm - Nov 13, 2006 - 18:58
Post subject: Re: tcp over firewire under linux

Yes, it's perfectly possible. We installed Gentoo during SNDF2004 using firewire due to some hardware issues.

ironfist - Nov 13, 2006 - 19:57
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Jepp, it's included in the 2.6 kernel.

kozz - Nov 14, 2006 - 18:52
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Seems easier to use ordinary Ethernet with a network card, but it is indeed cool with Firewire Smile

judas - Nov 16, 2006 - 17:55
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The reason behind by question is to synchronize my Laptop,which has 100Mbit, but also firewire (400Mbit).

Subway - Nov 18, 2006 - 14:53
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Judas, try to add this options in your kernel config:

Code:

Device Drivers --->
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) support
<M> IEEE 1394 (FireWire) support
<M> Ethernet over 1394

Then "modprobe eth1394" and see if you get a new ethX interface.