As I understand it, you can NOT use DHCP with a cable modem. You MUST use a static IP address and then it will work. >You need to make sure you set your IP address, and your gateway........ That should >do it. I'm not sure how you can do DHCP with a cable modem. Just set it as a static >if it never changes. But also make sure you have your default gateway set also. >That should do it. You will also need your gateway to probably be set. >Quoting Hamada Amer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Hello, I'm a linux newbie: > > I managed to getlinux up and running. Now I'm trying to get my internet > connection working. I have a dedicated connection through my cable modem. > > I'm to the net through Rogers @home (cable modem). For my windows > configuration the TCP/IP all was needed was use DHCP server... But I had > to > give the identification and workgroup which was provided by ROGERS. I > managed to configure my network card, I COULD PING IT. Everytime I attempt > > to set the card for DHCP, it fails to activate... I tried to set things > statically but that doesn't seem to work either... > > p.s. My Ip is always the same, so it should be static, what need is there > for a DHCP.... > > HELP |
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