LinuxQuestions.org
Share your knowledge at the LQ Wiki.
Home Forums Tutorials Articles Register
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie
Reload this Page internet connection sharing
User Name
Password
Linux - Newbie This Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question? If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place!

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 06-02-2009, 03:18 PM   #1
bebop25
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Jun 2009
Posts: 4

Rep: Reputation: 0
internet connection sharing

i have linux mint 6 and i used to run my laptob through my xbox 360 when i had xp but now i dont know how to share my connection can someone help me?
 
Old 06-02-2009, 03:46 PM   #2
Tinkster
Moderator
 
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: earth
Distribution: slackware by choice, others too :} ... android.
Posts: 23,067
Blog Entries: 11

Rep: Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928
Hi,

welcome to LQ!

How are the machines connected? Is the xbox handing out dhcp leases,
did you use static IPs with XP?


Cheers,
Tink
 
Old 06-02-2009, 03:51 PM   #3
bebop25
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Jun 2009
Posts: 4

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 0
they were connected through ethernet. and idk
 
Old 06-02-2009, 05:15 PM   #4
Tinkster
Moderator
 
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: earth
Distribution: slackware by choice, others too :} ... android.
Posts: 23,067
Blog Entries: 11

Rep: Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928
No idea what idk is/does ... how did XP acquire its IP address?


Cheers,
Tink
 
Old 06-02-2009, 07:40 PM   #5
bebop25
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Jun 2009
Posts: 4

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 0
i guess it shared the ip address or acquired it automatic
 
Old 06-02-2009, 07:58 PM   #6
michaelk
Moderator
 
Registered: Aug 2002
Posts: 25,700

Rep: Reputation: 5895Reputation: 5895Reputation: 5895Reputation: 5895Reputation: 5895Reputation: 5895Reputation: 5895Reputation: 5895Reputation: 5895Reputation: 5895Reputation: 5895
IDK - I don't know?
 
Old 06-02-2009, 08:52 PM   #7
Tinkster
Moderator
 
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: earth
Distribution: slackware by choice, others too :} ... android.
Posts: 23,067
Blog Entries: 11

Rep: Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928Reputation: 928
In that case tell your Linux to use dhcp, and see what that does.
 
Old 06-02-2009, 10:36 PM   #8
bebop25
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Jun 2009
Posts: 4

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 0
thanks tinkster will do if i have a problem ill post a reply tomorrow.
 
  


Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Internet Connection Sharing LordHendrix Linux - Newbie 3 11-12-2006 07:42 PM
Need Help: Sharing an Internet Connection with.. Tuxman8898 Linux - Networking 6 06-05-2005 12:11 PM
Internet Connection Sharing VyRuZ Linux - Networking 4 06-05-2005 04:31 AM
internet connection sharing meinzorn Linux - Software 22 04-23-2005 01:32 AM
help sharing internet connection kefen Linux - Networking 1 02-26-2004 11:45 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:20 AM.

Contact Us - Advertising Info - Rules - Privacy - LQ Merchandise - Donations - Contributing Member - LQ Sitemap -
Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration