Enabling DHCP

mjl1297 · 02-05-2002, 05:16 AM

How do you enable DHCP post-install? I am trying to connect to the internet with a cable modem.

neo77777 · 02-05-2002, 08:00 AM

Check under services for dhcpd, this daemon needs to be running in order to get your modem working with DHCP.

neo77777 · 02-05-2002, 08:33 AM

As root try
/sbin/ifconfig eth0 up
it should bring the interface up if everything is OK.

Syncrm · 02-05-2002, 09:23 AM

you can also try to manually configure dhcp by typing:

dhcpcd eth0

this will configure your nic for dhcp, though you'll have to do this every time after reboot. you can also run netconfig to change your network settings. though i recommend learning how to do this in your startup scripts, gives you a more hands on approach. :-)

mjl1297 · 02-06-2002, 04:30 AM

Thanks for the help! I am cruising via cable now!!!