DHCPCD Trouble [Fwd: DEAR COX@HOME CUSTOMERS]
Shadow
shadow@digitalnirvana.com
Thu, 08 Mar 2001 08:54:09 -0700
> Macintosh: http://www.cox.com/service/CoxatHome/Setup_MacTCP_OS85.asp
> Some Macintosh operating systems (OS 8.5 & below) do not allow for DHCP
> usage. These users will need to contact our support staff February 3rd,
> 20001 for their newly assigned settings at <<INSERT YOUR TIER 1 TECH
> PHONE # HERE>> or by emailing us at <<INSERT YOUR TIER 1 TECH EMAIL
> ADDRESS HERE>>.
Try calling Cox and tell them you have MAC OS 8 and need the IP info for
your system. Not exactly truthful, but they havn't left any real
support options.
Digital Wokan wrote:
>
> I got the enclosed e-mail from Cox@home. Unfortunately every attempt to
> use DHCPCD -h CX######-A eth0 has utterly failed to give me a working
> connection. It comes back with the same address I've had in static
> forever, but it changes the DNS servers. Whether they work or not is
> anybody's guess right now as all I get afterward is "network
> unreachable" trying to even ping my gateway.
> Any clues since we all know @home's attitude toward non-toy OS users?
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: DEAR COX@HOME CUSTOMERS
> Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 18:09:37 -0800 (PST)
> From: vsoracle@corp.home.net
> To: wokan@home.com
>
> 24.8.73.166
>
> Dear Cox @Home customer,
>
> The Cox @Home Network Team is reconfiguring its network in your area to
> continue (and improve) the performance of the Cox @Home service. Part
> of this upgrade includes balancing network traffic needs and
> consolidating IP address space.
> These changes will occur in the early morning hours (12am to 6am) on or
> about 21 days from now.
> Your computer has been identified as not using the DHCP protocol and
> will not be able to connect after this upgrade. Please make the
> necessary changes listed below to all computers connected to Cox @Home
> to insure that you are not affected by this upgrade. You will receive
> this e-mail for each and every IP/DNS name that is assigned to you but
> not using DHCP.
> Your Computer Name (DNS) is: <DNS>
> If you would like to take advantage of an automated tool, please visit
> http://dhcpconv.home.net/. Before visiting this tool, please print out
> the instructions in this document to assist you if you have any
> questions.
> For instructions on configuring your computer, please choose the
> corresponding link for your operating system:
> Windows 95/98/ME:
> http://www.cox.com/service/CoxatHome/DOCSIS_W9x_DHCP.asp
> Configure DHCP for Win 95/98/ME
> Before beginning, ensure you have your Windows 95/98/ME installation CD
> or
> diskettes.
>
> Step 1. Click on Start, Click Settings
> Step 2. Click Control Panel
> Step 3. Double-click Network
> Step 4. In Network, click Identification
> Step 5. Verify that you have the correct computer name (above) in
> Computer Name
> Step 6. Click the Configuration tab
> Step 7. Select TCP/IP for the network card
> Step 8. Click Properties
> Step 9. In the IP Address tab, make sure that "Obtain an IP
> address
> Automatically" is selected
> Step 10. Click WINS Configuration Select Disable WINS Resolution
> Step 11. Click the Gateway tab
> Step 12. Remove any numbers in Installed Gateway
> Step 13. Select the DNS Configuration tab
> Step 14. Select Disable DNS
> Step 15. Click OK on TCP/IP properties
> Step 16. Click OK on Network
> Step 17. Your WIN95/98/ME CD may be required
> Step 18. Reboot your computer when prompted.
>
> Windows NT: http://www.cox.com/service/CoxatHome/DOCSIS_WinNT_DHCP.asp
> Configure DHCP for Windows NT
> Step 1. Go to Start
> Step 2. Click Settings
> Step 3. Click Control Panel
> Step 4. Double-click Network
> Step 5. In Identification, make sure your Computer Name (above) is
> in the Computer Name field. If not, click Change and type your
> Computer Name (above)
> Step 6. Click Protocols
> Step 7. Highlight TCP/IP for your Network card
> Step 8. Click Properties
> Step 9. Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server
> Step 10. Click the DNS tab
> Step 11. Make sure your Host Name is your Computer Name (above)
> Step 12. Click WINS Address
> Step 13. Deselect Enable DNS for Windows Resolution, if selected
> Step 14. Click OK for TCP/IP Properties
> Step 15. Click OK on Network
> Step 16. Restart your computer
>
> Macintosh: http://www.cox.com/service/CoxatHome/Setup_MacTCP_OS85.asp
> Some Macintosh operating systems (OS 8.5 & below) do not allow for DHCP
> usage. These users will need to contact our support staff February 3rd,
> 20001 for their newly assigned settings at <<INSERT YOUR TIER 1 TECH
> PHONE # HERE>> or by emailing us at <<INSERT YOUR TIER 1 TECH EMAIL
> ADDRESS HERE>>.
> Configure the TCP/IP Control Panel
> TCP/IP is the connection protocol (or language) used on the Internet. In
> order to
> connect your Macintosh to the Internet through Cox@Home, it is necessary
> to
> configure TCP/IP with some basic information. This is done using the
> TCP/IP
> Control Panel.
>
> Step 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. Click on the Apple Menu,
> move
> down to Control Panels and select TCP/IP.
> Step 2. Click on the Edit Menu and select User Mode.
> Step 3. Ensure that Advanced is selected and click the OK button.
> Step 4. From the Connect via menu, select Ethernet. Other valid
> options may
> be Ethernet built-in, Alternate Ethernet, Ethernet
> slot A1, etc.
>
> For MAC 0S8.5 and newer, select "Using DHCP Server"
> from the Configure menu
> Type the Computer Name (above) in the "DHCP Client ID" field.
>
> Step 5. Click the Options button to bring up the TCP/IP Options
> window.
> Step 6. Ensure Active is selected and Load only when needed is
> unchecked, then click the OK button.
> Step 7. Close the TCP/IP control panel by clicking the close box
> in the upper
> left corner of the window. When the save dialog
> appears, click the Save button.
>
> Configuration for connection to the Cox@Home is now complete.
>
> Network Management Team
> Cox @Home <SYSTEM>
>
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