Anyone have tips for setting up a laptop for static vs. DHCP? I've always run static IPs on my home lan. But I'll be using DHCP at hotels and conferences. I don't have a DHCP server to test with, so I'm looking for example configs.
I assume the best way is to use LILO and append= to set a flag for static/DHCP, and then select static or DHCP at boot, but I'm not sure then what needs to be done, or if there is a specific Debian config. I see "mappings" described in man interfaces, but don't really get how to make use of them. Also, I've managed to get my wireless working, but the wrong way. I managed to just duplicate my eth0 /etc/network/interfaces as eth1 and when I insert the card eth1 is brought up. I then ifdown eth0 and it works. I realize I should be setting up /etc/pcmcia/network.opts, but not entirely clear on that setup and how to automatically bring down or up eth0 on card change. BTW -- I've got an Aironet 532. Should I be setting options in wireless.opts? Thanks, -- Bill Moseley mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
