Hi John!

Before you reinstall, here is a link that may help you with the network.

http://www.penguinicity.com/networksetup.html

if not, let me know.

-marcia


On Fri, 31 Oct 2003, John Tynan wrote:

> I wanted to write and say that the install fest was a
> blast!  I feel like I have a good start on a Debian
> Linux system that I can grow with right from the
> start.  Thank you all.
>
> I do have one question. It seems my network card /
> settings are not working properly.  I am unable to
> access the internet via my cable modem/linksys router?
>  However, when I boot from the Knoppix CD, I am able
> to access the internet.
>
> I checked the following files and their settings:
>
> /etc/network/interfaces
>
>      iface eth0 inet static
>              address 192.168.0.110
>              netmask 255.255.255.0
>              gateway 192.168.0.1
>              dns-nameservers 68.2.16.30 68.1.208.30
>
> and
>
> resolv.conf
> nameserver 68.2.16.30
> nameserver 68.1.208.30
> (I left out the "search" parameter, since I am not
> sure what to place in it).
>
> I am able to ping localhost, but am unable to
> ping the gateway.  The status light on the network
> card does not come on, although during the install, I
> remember that the network card was detected.
>
> Do you suggest I reinstall Linux? Or can I get past
> this little bump in the road by adjusting my network
> settings.
>
> Any advice you might have is appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> John T.
>
>
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