On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 5:04 PM, Geff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Well, after a lot of help from you'all at the instalfest yesterday, I got
> home, and by screwing around, I was able to load my ubuntu 7.04. For some
> reason it would install from the disk checker, rather than a direct install,
> which we were unable to do at the tech book store. After my initial
> happiness at *finally* getting linux on this old Dell laptop, I tried to log
> into cox, and was unable to do so. I tried just unplugging the ethernet
> cable, and plugging it in directly to my laptop, and then clicked on the
> firefox server, but it wouldn't log on...then I had my ubuntu manual, and it
> said to go to System/Admin/Network and then to click on "Wired Connection"
> then "Properties," but since it wasn't hooking up with the dhcp, I tried a
> static IP address, but I wasn't getting anywhere at all. So I hooked
> ethernet back up to Mac Mini, and thought I'd ask you all if you know maybe
> where to start, or even where I might begin to get more info on this.
Let me summarize: you have an Ethernet adapter from Cox that has one
outlet that has the Mac Mini connected to it. This works.
If you disconnect the cable from the Mac and connect it to the Dell
laptop, this does not work.
The Cox box has configured itself to recognize the internal hardware
address of the Mac Mini, and thus does not respond to the Dell. You
could fix this on a temporary basis by switching the Cox box power off
and on while the Dell is connected to it. This will make it not work
with the Mac until you do the reverse operation.
Some adapter boxes from Cox or RoadRunner contain a router and 4-port
switch so you can use them with up to 4 local computers. If yours has
outlets for 4 computers then you should be able to just connect the
Dell to another outlet with another cable.
If not, you will need to get a router/switch box to put between the
Cox box and your home network. These seem to be going for $20 to $30
from Frys. Costs $10 to $20 more if you want to invest in one that
will also connect to wireless Ethernet.
Or possibly you can get one from Cox.
More information on exactly what your hardware setup is would be
helpful. Knowing the IP address of the Mac Mini when it is connected
and working would help in diagnosing the problem. When you said "I
tried a static IP address" how did you choose the address to try?
carl
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