alternatively.. make sure etherconf is installed then "dkpg-reconfigure etherconf" as root. this is a helpful walkthrough for those not in the know about setting up their eth0, while providing an interface to the /etc/network/interfaces and* /etc/resolv.conf which looks after all the nameservers [commonly missed].
----- Original Message ----- From: "Derek Broughton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <debian-laptop@lists.debian.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 3:22 PM Subject: Re: DHCP client with woody > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > 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!) > > > Can't help with dhcp. I _think_ I'm using dhcp-client these days :-) I > used to use pump but, even though it worked, I was warned it was broken. > Either way, they were plug & play. > > However, I'd warn you to be _very_ careful with your network setup. ISPs > that tell you you can't connect a home network can't possibly tell that > you have one if you set it up correctly, but if they sniff an open port > to a web, FTP, or SMTP server they'll cut you off in a moment. > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
