Bydefault APIPA is assigned to LAN Card.

		LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Laptop and Netbook
Bydefault APIPA is assigned to LAN Card.

Linux - Laptop and Netbook Having a problem installing or configuring Linux on your laptop? Need help running Linux on your netbook? This forum is for you. This forum is for any topics relating to Linux and either traditional laptops or netbooks (such as the Asus EEE PC, Everex CloudBook or MSI Wind).

Notices

Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.

You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!

Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.

Are you new to LinuxQuestions.org? Visit the following links:
Site Howto | Site FAQ | Sitemap | Register Now

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.

Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.

Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.

Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.

Search this Thread

02-27-2009, 05:33 AM	#1
amit_kalipur Member Registered: Dec 2008 Location: Delhi 91 Distribution: RHEL 5 Posts: 74 Blog Entries: 2 Rep:	Bydefault APIPA is assigned to LAN Card. Dear all, Suddenly my laptop is taking IP Address from APIPA range automatically.When I set static IP address to my lan card,after sometime it automatically assigns APIPA IP address.When it assign APIPA IP address,and i check the #cat /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth1 ,It shows static ip address instead APIPA IP address.This problem occurs when i connect internet.When i run #ifconfig,It shows APIPA IP address but when i run #setup>network-configuretion,It show static IP address.What it the cause and how can i solve this problem.Please tell me. Thanks and regards Amit.

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 Forum Rules

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Problems bridging LAN card to second card connected to Router.	DJ_Barney	Slackware	4	04-20-2008 12:14 PM
RedHat 9 is not detecting the LAN card, but Win'98 is detecting the LAN card	SKYNAT	Linux - Newbie	4	12-28-2007 10:25 PM
Lan card problem - Two devices for the same card	e-freak	Fedora	4	08-25-2005 12:07 PM
How to know LAN card can use?	vanhelsing	Linux - Software	1	07-13-2004 12:15 PM
Wireless LAN card 802.11b and Ricoh card bus	Abdul Mueid	Linux - Wireless Networking	4	02-10-2004 04:10 PM

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:18 PM.

Main Menu

(Con't)

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

Latest Threads

LQ News

Twitter: @linuxquestions