Hello! Can s.o tell me how to network Linux with Windows through a router using DHCP?

pnkenlif · 08-17-2009, 01:19 AM

Hey There!

I have a Linux server that I'm trying to netork with a Windows desktop using a Linksys router with DHCP. I can't seem to find a way for Linux to obtain an IP through the router. Please Help!!

Pat

orvaquim · 08-17-2009, 01:39 AM

Hello

depends in what distro you are trying.

Anyway try this

dhclient eth0

eth0 is the interface name. Check yours.

Caveman

shizzles · 08-17-2009, 02:37 PM

type this command in shell

ifconfig

should give you something like

eth0

eth1

lo

if only the "lo" (loopback) shows up that would mean your network card was not detected.
And also as orvaquim asked what distro are you running.