[NTLUG:Discuss] Re: DSL Configuration

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Dan Carlson wrote:

> I was concerned that the process might be difficult when I set up about a
> month ago, but it turns out that it is straightforward and easy.
>
> Basically you just need to set up your Linux system so that its default
> route goes to the gateway address supplied by your ISP.
>
> For RedHat you typically set an interface's gateway address with the
> GATEWAY= line in the appropriate /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-ethX
> file.

My dsl is DHCP   wouldnt that take care of this part?

>
>
> I put the DSL modem on its own ethernet adapter so that I could take it down
> remotely without affecting the rest of my network.
>

very good advice indeen

>
> If you put the DSL modem on your existing adapter (by plugging it into your
> hub),  then you either need to configure the adapter to have two addresses
> (the current address and the ISP gateway address) or you need to switch it
> over to the ISP gateway address and reconfigure your network to accomodate
> that change.  It is easier to give the DSL modem its own ethernet adapter.
>
> Depending on the model of your DSL modem and what you are plugging it into,
> you may or may not need to use a crossover cable.  You should be able to
> determine if it is connected correctly by looking at the link status lights
> on your NIC or hub.
>
> Once you think you have things set up correctly then try to ping your ISP
> gateway.  If that succeeds, then try to ping other internet addresses.  If
> you have problems use the ifconfig and route command output to diagnose
> where the problem is.
>

I have a windows box to to help the tech support help me...
dont tease me...I had to


You may need to get a new dhcpcd is you ip is not static
I did

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