The full spec for dchp calls out the ability to change IPs on the fly. I believe that Linux dchp has implemented a subset of features which only sets the IP upon connection. This can make the output of dhclient look a little strange and indeed there are no working leases with Linux. A proper question is, what IP information is in in use. Right click the Network Manager icon in the upper right applet bar and select "Connection Information." You can if you wish ping these IPs to insure they are working.

I am new to Ubuntu (7.04) and Cable Broadband (both installed today). My machine is dual-booted with WindowsXP.

I am able to access the internet in WindowsXP with the Arris Touchstone TM502G cable modem through my usb0 port. (I am doing so right now.)

However, I am not able to access the internet with Ubuntu. Since my computer does not have a ethernet port, Ubuntu does not see the cable modem.

I do have the IP address, Gateway address, DHCP address and the DNS addresses from the WindowsXP setup.

Is there any way to make this work with Ubuntu, or do I have to wait until I get wireless hooked up?

Bob

I don't have an answer for you. Try starting a new thread with a title like "how to use USB cable modem", but first search on "USB cable modem".

ok I've finally got ubuntu to see my modem but that is far as I've got. It still won't let me access the inernet

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Just a "heads up" on my situation. I installed a $19 USD ethernet card, and ubuntu automagically found up the card, cable modem and network. Way too cool!

Good job developers!

Thats a good move. Linux seems to have issues with several cable modems.

IGF

well I finally got ubuntu online in the end it was easy. This modem works on frequencies because it is using the same cable line as cable tv, after getting ubuntu to see the modem all I had to do was change the setting to pal instead of hrc/irc and bang it works