No problem. I was just checking. The email had a desparate ring to it.
Cheers!
Roman
Michael M Walker wrote:
>
> sorry Romanator but my linux system is up and running as i am in a network service
> with Cisco Systems i had no problem with the config of the three Pentium Pro's
> i have on my Linux box i was just trying to help the other guy with his and DHCP will
> work fine if he knows how to setup the Linux NetWork config rite.
> but you are rite ppp is a lot easier to setup than DHCP
>
> Romanator wrote:
>
> > Hello Michael,
> >
> > I am also using a cable modem. With a little tweaking, you'll be up and
> > running. Please check out the the mail archives from the last month at:
> > http://www.linux-mandrake.com. This topic has been covered dozens and
> > dozens of times. And, the archives will provide you with a wealth of
> > information.
> >
> > Also, I have provided a copy of the link below. Read it over a couple of
> > times, make a print out,
> > and apply the supplied instructions to your installation in Linux.
> >
> > http://members.home.net/randal.leavitt/CableModemConnectionNotes.html
> >
> > FYI:
> > The hostname is the name @Home provided you for your computer
> > HOSTNAME is cr494246-A
> > Contact your cable service technical support rep. and they will provide
> > you with the required addresses.
> >
> > Ask them for the following:
> >
> > IP address
> > Subnet mask
> > Default Gateway
> > Domain name
> > An example is: etob1.on.wave.home.com
> >
> > DNS Search order:
> > An example is:
> > 24.2.9.33
> > and
> > 24.2.9.35
> >
> > By the way, you may want to consider using TCP/IP rather than DHCP.
> > It worked for me.
> >
> > Good Luck!
> >
> > Roman
> >
> > Michael M Walker wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi jim
> > > I have a Cable Modem and is what is wants to know is your host and computer name
> > > and my server provides me with this it is as follows C494246-A this is a given
> > > as you server might have yours setup differently it could be in a IP form or
> > > even a name so if you do not know you host and computer name you should call
> > > them and ask for it they can give it to you. as for for the connection in your
> > > name server you will need to put in you first dns ip and the second for the
> > > second ans you should connect the rest will be up to your modem and dhcp server.
> > >
> > > Jim Dwyer wrote:
> > >
> > > > Another HUGE problem
> > > >
> > > > Mandrake has detected my NIC and i'm having trouble setting up the
> > > > parameters so i can get internet access. Here's my problem, I have a cable
> > > > modem which runs into a Linksys 4 port router. From there an RJ-45 runs to
> > > > a hub and then out of the hub and Rj-45 runs into my computer. I can't seem
> > > > to get access to the internet. Both my ISP and Router use DHCP and i'm
> > > > clueless as to what to put. When i go to configure i select eth0 for my NIC
> > > > and the right driver is also selected. What do i put for
> > > > PrimaryName.domain, IP (this is tricky cause my router uses DHCP) and
> > > > Netmask. Do i just leave them blank. Also, do i need to set a gateway and
> > > > if so, do i put down the IP address for my router or the gateway my router
> > > > uses from my ISP. Anyone else confused? Oh well ANY help at all would be
> > > > greatly appreciated. Maybe if i get this fixed i'll be able to get my sound
> > > > card workin too.
> > > >
> > > > Jim
