Mandrake Linux 7.2 help

[SemperFi]

First I would like to thank suorangemen for the triple boot thread. That and a ata-100 how to from linux.org were key in my setting up linux on my machine.

Now for the question. How do I setup my networking and internet? I have cable modem to smc router to 2 computers. I have tried get ip from dhcp server. I have tried manually assign IP but I don't know what to put in subsequent boxes. ie Host name

I am a newbie, and I appreciate any help. I know very little about linux but I am pretty good at installing it and configuring it to boot. 😉

Thanks in advance.

 

[SUOrangeman]

Sorry, I've been on a mini-vacation.

I have one box on a cable modem with DHCP working fine. Have you tried taking the router out and trying a direct connection?

-SUO

 

[Ulfwald]

contact Shuxclams, he is a amndrake fan, and he is also helping me

 

[Shuxclams]

The easiest way to do this is from X-Windows, there should be a DrakConf Icon, if there isn't open a Xterm and type linuxconf, choose the networking tab, another sheet will come up called "Network configurator", click on "basic host information" choose "adapter 1" and click on the DHCP button, make sure its enabled, then put the proper DNS in, the NET device and Module name. I have for the first interface eth0 and 3c59x (3C905b-TX). choose accept and apply changes. Now we should see if DHCPCD (DHCP daemon) is installed, if not install it. It should be on the CD Mandrake includes a utility just like kpackage called RpmDrake, use the find option to loacate the daemon if it is installed. If not find it on your cd and install it. Once installed go back to your xterm and type "ifdown eth0" then "ifup eth0", that stops and starts the NIC card so the changes should take place. Type ifconfig -A and you should see the card with a new address. 🙂




SHUX