I am a newbie at linux, I have updated my kernel but it gives me an error saying the the kernel ip-config not enough information.
can anyone help me ... I would deeply appriciated ...

I am running linux slackware version 7 kernel 2.2.16 version





thanks changwoo

If I recall, there was an option during the kernel config for auto IP configuration or forwarding or something like that. I recall seeing errors everytime the system would dialup the gateway modem and login. It never seemed to effect the operation of the system though, so I just ignored them.

If you are experiencing a problem area then consider posting some details regarding your particular issue. It may not have anything to do with the warning messages you are seeing.

thanks again, it seems to not be any effect on the operation.
but still have abandon ip address error and sometime has an issue when logging on to a network. I have to try several times to be on the network or reboot. Any clues?

thanks again, changwoo

On the network you having the difficulty with; is it LAN or Dialup, static IP or DHCP/Dynamic?

I have configured the actiontec 1520 router to DHCP/Dynamic
from my ISP. cant log in sometimes on my network. It connects ok for the day but have to power down the next day and reconnect the power to the actiontec 1520 then works fine for the day. Can anyone help me with this problem?


thanks changwoo

OK, So I think I understand then your router is running as a firewall/gateway unit. When you have the problem that quits working, is between your machine and the router or is it between the router and your ISP? I suppose the easiest way to tell is if you can ping your router from the machine when it quits. If you can, then it is the other side of the router. If you can't then it is the router and your machine.

The problem sounds like a lease expiring on a dynamic IP address and failing to be renewed. When a DHCP server is configured, one of the options on the assigned IP address is the term of lease. It can be 1 minute to 30 days or something. If your router DHCP service or the ISP DHCP service is set for 12 or 24 hours then the lease would expire. If you are using dhcpcd on your box with your router, then it should renew the lease when it expires. On your router, you would need to check manuals to see what it is possible. If you are using dhcpcd on the Slackware box to get an IP from your router, you could look in the /etc/dhcpc/*.info file to see what the current information and lease time from your router is.

I found the problem with one of our staff members had an attack on ICMP. It was flooding out network.

I have disconnected his ethernet cable, and have not solve the problem! I dont know what I should do! I am confused...............
:-(

if any suggestion , I would deeply appreciate
it.