DHCPCD Trouble [Fwd: DEAR COX@HOME CUSTOMERS]

[Digital Wokan]

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>