penguin @ peoplepc. com, 2002-Jun-17 14:33 -0500: > I'm trying to get my (charter pipeline) cable internet line hooked up to > my linux machine, and the information i find in the DHCP howto is to > use the dhcpcd that is shipped with potato but is replaced by other > packages in woody namely dhcp-client and friends. So that pretty much > invalidates the howto. I've thought about pump but either it doesn't > work in my situation or i don't know enough about it to use it right. > > I've searched with google for similar scenarios but it seems that no one > has posted anything regarding setup in woody. I've also checked the > customer support FAQs and help sections on charter.com and of course > they say charter won't have anything to do with a linux box, nor will > they "allow" a home network to connect thru the cable modem. (I bet > they will!) > > Any help on using a DHCP serviced ethernet line? Much thanks. > > Tony
I use AT&T Cable service and pump just doesn't work for me. I use the dhcp-client in woody and it work perfectly without having to futz with the config, straight outta the box. jc -- Jeff Coppock Systems Engineer Diggin' Debian Admin and User -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
