DHCP under linux for internet connection via a cable modem is cable under
linux. I know a few users of RH, Debian, Slakcware and yes LM that use
DHCP (dhcpd or pump) to connect to thier cable modem ISP.
I myself have a dual homed (two nics) linux box running LM with my eth0
being the primary connection to the internet via a cable modem (motorola,
roadrunner service)
things to check:
ifconfig (do you see an eth0?)
ps -ef | grep dhcp do you see an entry like:
root 283 1 0 17:41 ? 00:00:00 /sbin/dhcpcd eth0 -h
localhost.localdomain
check you /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0
does it contain an entry like:
BOOTPROTO=dhcp
also, what give us some info regarding your card..
what chip does it use? (rtl8139? tulip? etc...) what type of card is it?
I am almost positive that we can assist you in getting up and running via
DHCP.
Regards,
Ron
On Tue, 1 Feb 2000, Richard Quirk wrote:
> I had a similar problem last night while running setup MDK 7.0. I had NO
> Network connection. I returned to Windows and re-configured my Network
> control pnl with the correct DNS, Gateway, etc for my cable serv provider.
> Then restarted windows and it was fine. As far as I know, PPP is the only
> way to connect in Linux.
> Also check to be sure your NIC card itself is compatible. I only started
> learning 2 days ago myself... www.linux.com may help with a list of
> compatible hardware along with this site>
> http://members.tripod.com/~algolog/lnxchk.htm
>
> Rich at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 2:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [newbie] DHCP...
>
>
> > On Tue, 01 Feb 2000, you wrote:
> > > Hey all,
> > > Well after Partition Magic caused me to lose my HD a third time, I
> decided
> > > that I was going to partition and be done with it...so I partitioned
> > > normally and installed and am running happily. BUT, I can't for the
> life of
> > > me get my internet connection up! Under windows I use DHCP, but
> selecting
> > > "use dhcp" in the network config in linux doesn't work...Can anyone
> point me
> > > to a good faq (no, the user guide doesn't help.) that goes over how to
> set
> > > up linux to work on a LAN using DHCP please? Or maybe just even tell me
> the
> > > steps necessary to get the internet up please?
> > >
> > BTW, you might want to take a gander at
> > http://www.mandrakeuser.org
>
