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Help getting Linux connected to the net!
Neuro7:
Hello,
I am new to Linux/Unix, and I need some help! I have 2 computers, one with windows on it that I am sending this message with and one that I have installed Mandrake Linux 8.0 on. I have cable modem access to the net and am not sure how to get it to work on my Linux box. I have ethernet cards in both computers, but not sure how to start to get my Linux box on the net. I want to make the switch over to Linux/Unix, but I am not yet familiar enough with the workings of *nix to drop the windows crap yet. Yes, I don't like the shit that windows puts out, but like I said, I am a newbie to *nix and I need some help so that I can eventually break free from Microshit. Any help switching over would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Neuro7
Centurian:
quote:Originally posted by Neuro7:
Hello,
I am new to Linux/Unix, and I need some help! I have 2 computers, one with windows on it that I am sending this message with and one that I have installed Mandrake Linux 8.0 on. I have cable modem access to the net and am not sure how to get it to work on my Linux box. I have ethernet cards in both computers, but not sure how to start to get my Linux box on the net. I want to make the switch over to Linux/Unix, but I am not yet familiar enough with the workings of *nix to drop the windows crap yet. Yes, I don't like the shit that windows puts out, but like I said, I am a newbie to *nix and I need some help so that I can eventually break free from Microshit. Any help switching over would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Neuro7
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Hey Neuro7,
I have a simular setup and have no problems getting on the web. You do have to know what your Local IP address of your machine is but since you are running windows on the machine that connects to the web I can help.
I assume you are using Windows ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) if not then you should install it on the windows machine.
First you need to know your ISP's DNS numbers (Domain Name Server). You can call them and ask them or you can get a program called ICS Configuration and install it on the Windows Machine. It will tell you the DNS numbers that your ISP (Internet Service Provider) uses.
Once3 you know what these numbers are then boot Mandrake Linux and go into the Mandrake Control Center. (It will prompt for your superuser password for root access). Choose Network & Internet. Then choose Connection. Near the bottom of the screen you will see a button called Configure. Click it that will start the wizard. Make sure Auto detection is turned on (the little square pushed in) then click next. Since you are connecting through your network to your cable modem you need to choose LAN Connection - Ethernet cards detected. Click next.
Then it will tell you it is going to configure your network so click next again. Now you should see a screen that is asking for your IP Address. This is the IP addy of the linux machine. Choose any number from 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254. (DO NOT USE 192.168.0.1 because Windows uses that as its base server machine.) Then where it asks for net mask put 255.255.255.0.
I suggest you do not use Dhcp it has not worked for me but if it does work it will automatically pick up you DNS numbers. Unfortunately I find it only picks up the windows machine. :(
Click Next. It will now ask for the name of your linux computer put whatever you want there but put in some name. Below that it asks for your DNS Server put the first number that your ISP gives you there they will usually give you 2. The next line asks for Gateway put 192.168.0.1 in there. That is the number of your windows machine. Click Next It will then ask you if it can restart your network say yes and follow the prompts and you should be done. Then you should be able to connect to the internet with no problems.
Later
Centurian
Centurian:
Hey,
I forgot to add that you may have to reboot Linux before it will work correctly. Don't just logout REBOOT.
Later
Centurian
Neuro7:
Thanks for your help Centurian, I will try that later. I don't have time now, have to go to work. Also, how do I get Linux to see the floppy drive so that I can load the proper drivers for the ethernet card? I have tried different things and have had no success so far. Also, I would like to mention I have both of my computers connected to a switch, I am planning on getting a router later, just wanted to get Linux up and working first and get familiar with it.
Thanks,
Neuro7
Centurian:
quote:Originally posted by Neuro7:
Thanks for your help Centurian, I will try that later. I don't have time now, have to go to work. Also, how do I get Linux to see the floppy drive so that I can load the proper drivers for the ethernet card? I have tried different things and have had no success so far. Also, I would like to mention I have both of my computers connected to a switch, I am planning on getting a router later, just wanted to get Linux up and working first and get familiar with it.
Thanks,
Neuro7
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Hey,
The floppy should be mounted. If you are using KDE as your desktop just click on the home icon. That will bring up konqueror. Then you can move to the root directory. then to the /mnt directory.
In it you will find a directory called floppy that will be your floppy directory. If it isn't mounted then click on the floppy icon that should mount it.
Hmmm since the internet is running on a switch you would probably use the cable option instead of the lan option but I am not sure if that it correct.
I am very new to Mandrake myself.
Later
Centurian
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