Help w/ @home

[lmbatts]

I installed Mandrake 7 on my pc(asus k7v 384 mbs pc133 ata 66 amd 900 thunderbird sound blaster live) I am trying to configure Linux to get onto my @home network. Is that possible--if not I have an external usb modem--does usb work with linux--any other possible configuration help--thanx in advance

[Bradmont]

@Home is very possible (I'm using it right now ;)). Check out the cablemodem howto at www.linuxdocs.org. (http://www.linuxdocs.org.) All the info you need should be there.

[ariel001]

I have @Home. The only way I have been able to get it to work is by typing the following command at a prompt:

dhcpcd -h cixxxxxx-x

Replace the "x"'s with the computer name @Home gave you. Then it finds the info fine with DHCP. The only problem is you'll have to either type this every time you reboot or find a way to automate it.

[ShadowGoblin]

Useing Mandrake 7.2 or later or Red Hat 7.0 or later.this tip works with others Dist too.Try these settings:

Mandrake like this

First turn off dhcp
Next unplug your modem

c789898-a.ca.la.home.com
dns 1 23.34.89.100
dns 2 23.34.89.101
dns server a.ca.la.home.com
net mask 245.245.245.1
gateway 12.12.12.1


In Red Hat your host name need to be like this
First turn off dhcp .
Next unplug your modem

Then run netconfig

c789898-a
net mask 245.245.245.1
gateway 12.12.12.1
dns 1 23.34.89.100
dns 2 23.34.89.101
dns server a.ca.la.home.com

Lastly for both start to reboot then plug your modem back in!
For some people don`t have docsis complient cablemodems this will up cap you.<----- now thats just too badd uncapped speed+cablemodem!

[ 17 March 2001: Message edited by: ShadowGoblin ]