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xecho
12-29-2000, 06:54 AM
i have a problem with my
3Com EtherLink XL PCI TPO NIC (3C900B-TPO)
and thats connected to a cable modem
do i have to set it up as a cable modem
or as a network ? i am using linux mandrake7.2
when i try to configure it it says its already configured but it isnt
any way the ****ing thing doesnt work!
the rest is running smootly only the internet isnt working
Once-Ler
12-29-2000, 06:56 AM
You have to set it for cable modem... if your using dhcp and its not working... try adding your info manuely
xecho
12-29-2000, 07:01 AM
i dunno if this manualy but i tried to config it in drakconf but no luck
maybe i did something wrong
but what do you want if your a newbie
mdwatts
12-29-2000, 07:34 AM
What have you tried so far? Is the Nic active and recognized? Do you have DHCP configured and the DNS info added to /etc/resolv.conf ? Will not be able to browse without setting up resolv.conf
domain yourcablecodomainname
nameserver xx.xx.xx.xx # isp dns 1
nameserver xx.xx.xx.xx # isp dns 2
Remember there's ladies present here, so tone down your language a bit.
xecho
12-29-2000, 07:49 AM
who i cant folow that
would you be so very kind to explain it more simple (niwbie hehe)
can you tell me how to install it from scratc
lets say that linux only found my hardware
and didnt configure it yet
(damn windows hangs)
mdwatts
12-29-2000, 12:10 PM
I always use static addresses at home and dhcp at the office. Not sure how to setup Mandrake for DHCP as the setups for different distros and the tools used are usually not the same. My distro (eDesktop 2.4) sets everything up during the install (static or DHCP) and no further configuration has to be done.
Search the forums here for cablemodem and you should be able to find lots of info to help.
You will need to edit your /etc/resolv.conf and enter the DNS info as I specified earlier.
xecho
12-30-2000, 05:57 AM
ik i will try to fix it hope i get it to work
http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/rolleyes.gif
mdwatts
12-30-2000, 09:49 AM
Usually setting up DHCP etc. is always a little different between distros. Some distros have their own utilities to use while others just use the commandline utilities.
Have you had a look at Mandrake's support website for any info on ethernet/cablemodems?
You can also try here http://linux.nf/stepbystep.htm for DHCP and others.