----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am a recent convert to Debian. I have installed Debian in my old computer i386 machine (Configuration given below) I would like to know if there is a way I can have this macine to identlify the network and the ip address. I have DSL Internet connection - I have a DSL Modem and a 4 port Linksys Router. I have 2 computer connecting to this Router - One running Windows XP and the other Debian. My question is 1. How to have it identify the Network connection? 2. Can I have it work as a firewall and a router - the DSL Modem connecting directly to the server.? I have a mouse which connects to the USB Port - but its also not being identified by the X Window. What commands I need to execute? Need some help. AARON ROY
1) Should just run dhcpd daemon and it will pick up the ip address. If you don't have it started run dpkg-reconfigure dhcp (may have a d on the end) and choose to start it at boot. 2) You can. You will need two nic cards and set up the firewall and routing. But why do you want to do that when you have a hardware router with a built-in firewall? But, then again, it's always good to learn. James -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
