[SOLVED] questions about connecting my Linux gateway/firewall directly to modem

bashFUL · 10-27-2011, 09:38 AM

So I have a Debian 5 Linux Gateway/Firewall that I've been configuring and I have it all working well. Currently it is connecting to the internet through a typical Linksys router, but I would now like to connect it directly to my cable modem... I just tried this but it could not acquire an ip address from my ISP.

The entry for my public network device in the interfaces file is this:

Code:

auto eth0
allow-hotplug eth0
iface eth0 inet dhcp

Either I need more information in my interfaces file, or perhaps I need a cat5 crossover cable? I am not 100% sure.

thanks for any help

ptrivino · 10-27-2011, 09:48 AM

My ISP (Cox) requires the cable modem to be power cycled to change connected devices, i. e. different routers or PCs. Have you done that?

bashFUL · 10-27-2011, 11:02 AM

It looks like I did need to reboot my modem. However, I am now having different connectivity problems... I will start a new thread for the sake maximizing help for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptrivino

My ISP (Cox) requires the cable modem to be power cycled to change connected devices, i. e. different routers or PCs. Have you done that?