Set IP address in RH 6.2 Server

[chris999]

My first day with Linux! When I installed Redhat 6.2 server, I didn't know the IP address, so left it at DHCP. Now I need to set the IP address. How do I do this? Thanks in advance.

[x]

The easiest is using 'netcfg' or 'netconfig' (one is text-based, the other graphical)

[DMR]

You'll need to do more than set a static IP. First, you'll need to tell Redhat not to use DHCP. You then need to enter all of your networking information (IP address, subnet mask, DNS server IPs, routing/gateway info, etc.). I know that Rh 6.2 includes the graphical configuration program "linuxconf"; you can do all of your configuration from there.

I can't seem reach Redhat's support site at the moment to give you the link, but as I recall, the Installation and Customization Guide for version 6.2 will walk you through the necessary steps.

[ 14 June 2002: Message edited by: DMR ]