as root # dhclient eth0 where eth0 is the 1st interface
2009/9/6 Jason Hsu <jhsu802...@jasonhsu.com>: > I successfully installed Debian on a laptop, but it's refusing to connect to > the Internet. It had no difficulty connecting during the installation > process, but it's not connecting now. How do I start a network connection? > How do I start auto DHCP? > > It's a wired Ethernet connection. > > In Damn Small Linux, the Internet connection worked right out of the box. In > Puppy Linux, I used this simple procedure: > > 1. Make sure that your DSL modem is powered on and properly connected to > both your computer and the phone line. > 2. Click on the "Connect" icon on the desktop. > 3. Select the network/wireless LAN option. > 4. Select eth0. > 5. Click on "Auto DHCP" > 6. When the configuration succeeds, save it. > 7. Select Done. > > What's the analogous procedure in Debian Linux? > > -- > Jason Hsu <jhsu802...@jasonhsu.com> > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org > > -- Regards, Umarzuki Mochlis http://gameornot.net -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
