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Setting up redhat as dhcp client on Comcast
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| Zontar 2002-02-01, 11:53 pm |
| online network. Does anyone have any suggestions, insights?
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| wildscribe 2002-02-02, 2:15 pm |
| Could you provide a few more details, like what distro are you using, the type of cable modem, etc.?
I have set up Redhat and Mandrake on DSL connections and it is fairly straight forward. Most Linux distros come with a program like Roaring Penquin. You just fire up Roaring Penquin, add a few details, like IP, Netmask and then just use a command like ppp-on, and you're all set.
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| Zontar 2002-02-02, 2:20 pm |
| I'm using an RCA cable Modem and Redhat 7.1
distu. You mentioned entering an IP address with your ISP. Comcast online gives out
addresses via DHCP and also assigns you a computer name for your machine which you must use in order to be authenticated.
Any help is appreciated big time | |
| wildscribe 2002-02-02, 2:48 pm |
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I'm using an RCA cable Modem and Redhat 7.1
OK. I've never done this with a cable modem, but let's see if it works. I am assuming that cable modems use PPPOE like DSL. First, you'll need to get an IP address. Hopefully, you have a Windows machine already hooked up so you can use the command winipconfig (Win95/98) or ipconfig (Win2K/XP). Copy down all the information. Yes, I know how DHCP works, but I have done this set up with several Verizon DSL installs and have never had a problem.
Then find Roaring Penguin on Redhat (it should come with 7.1) and go through the install process. Answer that you do want to set it up with a dynamic IP. You can download and find more information about Roaring Penquin here www.roaringpenguin.com
There is also a great site for asking questions like this one. www.linuxnewbie.org
Let me know how it works out.
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