G. Crimp wrote: > Hi, > > I need help setting up a dhcp client. I have recently been told by > [EMAIL PROTECTED], my cable ISP, that they will be moving to an entirely > dynamic > setup from a hybrid dynamic/static one. I tried setting up dhcpcd once > several months ago when I suddenly found myself with no DNS. They had > changed the IPs of the servers, given to me as part of my static setup, > without giving any notice. I figured I would move to a dynamic > configuration to avoid this in the future, but I couldn't get it to work. > Now I have no choice. > > If anyone is connected via cable, especially if you are a Shaw > customer (Vancouver, BC), I'd love to hear how you are setup. Which dhcp > client do you use (pump, dhcpcd, etc) ? What does your configuration file > look like ? > > Thanks, > > G
Although I am using another Cable service (RoadRunner) in a different location (San Antonio, TX), I experienced a situation this last weekend similar to yours. My cable service has always used DHCP for assigning my IP address, and I had "manually" entered the DNS IP numbers on all my computers. All of sudden on 9 Sep 01 I could NOT access the internet. I complained to RR "24/7" nationwide tech-support service but didn't get any significant help except a promise that a local Tech would contact me on Monday to set up an appointment to check out my Cable Modem. All other diagnostic "tests" done at the time were normal. The Situation resolved itself by 1600 on 10 Sep without any intervention by me, and my Internet connectivity was restored. Upon inspection of my logs, I found that the local DNS numbers had been changed during this time period and the NATIONAL RR service didn't know anything about it!! The period of non-conectivity was when the DNS info coming out of the DHCP servers was incorrect for that moment in time. I am telling you this story to say that the current "dhcp-client" package that I have installed handled the change in DNS servers quite automatically, once info on these new servers became available. This package pulls down BOTH my local IP as well as the DNS IPs and updates the proper files, including /etc/resolv.conf. I would recommend this package, which I "believe" was installed by default when I installed Debian "Testing" about a month ago. I really didn't do anything special with the config files. I just installed it and used it. I have some previous experience with the PUMP pacakge, and have found it quite reliable also, but really didn't have a chance like this to check it out. Of course, you will have to make sure the /etc/network/interfaces file indicates which NIC should be initialized to use dhcp. Thats about it for my story....HTH. Cheers, -Don Spoon-
