David Whitney wrote: > Gentlemen, > > Thank you for your replies. Since the the URL I posted in my original > email apparently is not working, I will recap what I have done for my > system. > > 1) Completed a successful build of CLFS for the 586 architecture > using this guide: > http://cross-lfs.org/files/BOOK/1.0.0/CLFS-1.0.0-x86.html > > 2) Applied certain BLFS extensions to my CLFS build. The one that is > relevant to DHCP issue can be referenced here: > http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/view/stable/connect/dhcp.html > > 3) Thanks to some wonderful help I received a couple days ago, I > installed net-tools-1.60: > http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/view/stable/basicnet/net-tools.html > > I have installed DHCP-3.05 so that I could have access to 'dhclient'. > On a separate incarnation of my CLFS system, I tried using > DHCPCD-2.0.8. In both cases, I was unable to obtain a DHCP IP lease > from my router. > > My router is working fine, I have tested it with other systems, and I > have tested the CAT-5 cable I am using to connect my CLFS system. > > I have verified that NIC chip-set on CLFS system is functioning > properly (I tested previously with Fedora Core 5). > > Here are the outputs I received when issuing various commands under > the CLFS: > > When I run "lspci | grep -i ethernet": > 00:12.0 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation 8255xER/82551IT Fast > Ethernet Controller (rev 10) > > When I run "dmesg | grep eth0": > eth0: OEM i82557/i82558 10/100 Ethernet, 00:30:59:02:42:EA, IRQ 5. > > When I run "lsmod": > Module Size Used by > eepro100 23824 0 > mii 4224 1 eepro100 > evdev 6912 0 > apm 15468 0 > rtc 8628 0 > > I have tried to configure the eth0 interface manually, issuing the > following command: > ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.104 <http://192.168.1.104> netmask > 255.255.255.0 <http://255.255.255.0> broadcast 192.168.1.255 > <http://192.168.1.255> up > > However, when I attempt to ping my router (at 192.168.1.1 > <http://192.168.1.1>), I receive messages that the "Destination Host > (is) Unreachable". > > Ultimately, my system requires DHCP support. I cannot use/depend on a > static IP setup. Similar systems to which I am building will be > shipped across the World to various clients who are running their own > networks (or maybe none at all), and for which I have no control > over. If they do not support DHCP, well then I will have to cross > that bridge when the time comes. > > I can testify that I am not a networking guru, but I do know enough to > configure my router and setup my own little LAN in my home. There is > nothing wrong with a h/w. For the s/w, I followed the instructions > in the CLFS guide and the instructions within the BLFS guide. I have > enabled or "moduled" the ying-yang of pretty much every network option > in the Kernel configuration (which is overkill, but...). My network > device is detected, the appropriate kernel module is loaded, ifconfig > (from net-tools) seems to be able to configure the eth0 interface, > however I cannot even ping my router at 192.168.1.1 <http://192.168.1.1>. > > I do have a question about /etc/resolv.conf with DHCP. The CLFS guide > mentions about setting it up as appropriate for one's local area > network. In my case, I have the file empty because I knew I was going > to use DHCP. Was this a bad choice? Or should I insert "search > localdomain"? > > As for iptables, firewalls, etc, if it is something that is not > discussed in the CLFS or BLFS sections I followed, then I probably do > not have it setup/configured/installed on my system. If you have any > advice, concerning these items, please be explicit with your > instructions. > > Anyhow, here's the correct URL at LinuxQuestions.org: > http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/cannot-acquire-dhcp-ip-address-from-router-596148/#post2945582 > > <http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/cannot-acquire-dhcp-ip-address-from-router-596148/#post2945582> > > Dave > > > > > > On Nov 1, 2007 4:42 PM, Joe Ciccone <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > > David Whitney wrote: > > > > > > > > > P.S . I have tried using a static-IP configuration as documented in > > > CLFS, however that does not function either. > > > > For starters, assuming that you setup the static IP properly, correct > > ip/netmask/gateway/dns. I'd check your network cable / hardware. I've > > seen nics completely refuse to communicate after a power surge. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Clfs-support mailing list > > [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]> > > http://lists.cross-lfs.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/clfs-support > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Clfs-support mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.cross-lfs.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/clfs-support > >However, when I attempt to ping my router (at 192.168.1.1 <http://192.168.1.1>), I receive messages that the "Destination Host (is) Unreachable".
do you have the right default route? like: route add default eth0 _______________________________________________ Clfs-support mailing list [email protected] http://lists.cross-lfs.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/clfs-support
