I can't connect via ssh

[Mikkel]

Rick Stevens wrote:
> John Graham wrote:
>> Go back to basics - make sure they can ping each other first.
>>
Covered in the original message.

>> 1) What's your network setup? If the two computers connected directly
>> to each other, make sure the ethernet cable between them is a
>> crossover cable - a normal ethernet cable will NOT work!
>>
From the results from ifconfig and route posted, it does not look
like a direct link.

>> 2) If the two are connected to a common switch, can they both ping the
>> switch? Check the switch's configuration.
> 
> You can't ping a switch unless it's a managed switch and has an IP
> address.  You can ping the router.
>>
> 
> You can use "ethtool eth0" also.  Verify that "Link detected" says
> "yes".  If not, your cable is wrong.
> 
Just remember, not all NICs have link detect that works with Linux.
On the other hand, most home/small office routers will auto-detect
reversed cables. (No more need for an uplink port.)

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