Newer MACs do not require a crossover cable.. The ethernet device will
automatically switch... One of the lovliest features in my Powerbook
;-)

>why do i need a crossover cable  - shouldnt this be serving out DHCP on 
>some of the 4501's ports??
>
>how can one confirm a good 'dd' of the disk image other that successful 
>net connection to the box?
>
>thanks
>
>
>
>On Jun 1, 2004, at 3:26 AM, <EXT dash Mike dot Bradshaw at nokia dot com> wrote:
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: ext Anthony Townsend [mailto:anthony at nycwireless dot net]
>>> Sent: 01 June, 2004 06:28
>>>
>>> trying to do a monowall setup on a Soekris 4501 from Mac OS
>>> X. i think
>>> i've got the images written successfully to CF, but i don't
>>> have a null  modem for console login...
>>>
>>
>> about the only thing you might want to change in the console is the 
>> port assignment (ie which port is LAN, WAN etc)
>> default port assignement for a soekris 4501 with m0n0;
>> http://www.m0n0.ch/wall/gallery/manuel_kasper/m0n0wall-back-2.jpg
>>
>> Don't worry about console access (everything can be done from the 
>> excellent WebGUI :)
>>
>> Easiest method, Plug a cross over cable into the Ethernet port which 
>> is next to the console port, set your Mac OS X machine use to DHCP, 
>> and access http://192.168.1.1, login as user: 'admin', default 
>> password: 'mono', and it is all gravy from there
>>
>> more detailed instructions here;
>> http://www.aldosoft.com/docs/m0n0wall-getting-started.html
>>
>> HTH
>> mike
>>
>
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