techie
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ethernet packet sender
I have to link a few devices over a local Ethernet LAN. The LAN spans a small building with a few standard 10/100-baseT switches/hubs. Since the devices are very basic, I cant use a full TCP/IP implementation over it. I intend to use the Ethernet protocol without any IP, using only MAC adresses. What I need to know is that if that is possible with switches. It shouldnt be a problem with simple hubs. But would switches have any problem relaying ethernet packets with an unknown overlaying protocol (no IP).
I have to link a few devices over a local Ethernet LAN. The LAN spans a small building with a few standard 10/100-baseT switches/hubs. Since the devices are very basic, I cant use a full TCP/IP implementation over it. I intend to use the Ethernet protocol without any IP, using only MAC adresses. What I need to know is that if that is possible with switches. It shouldnt be a problem with simple hubs. But would switches have any problem relaying ethernet packets with an unknown overlaying protocol (no IP).