[newbie] Mandrake & Linksys router?

[Ron]

First, read Andrew's post. Specifics such as model number are always useful.

Also, you can use 'netstat -nr' and 'ifconfig' to check your settings.

Also, check that:
-your cable from the (cable) modem is plugged into the Uplink port of 
the router
- the cable from the router to the pc is in one of the other ports
   and is NOT a crossover cable

HTH

Andrew Willard wrote:

> On Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at 08:59 AM, Dave Bratzer wrote:
>
>> I run Mandrake 9.0 and I'm having some trouble setting up a Linksys
>> router.
>
>
> Which model of Linksys router?
>
>> I've searched the net for several days now, but all the answers seem
>> geared towards connecting a windows box to the router, configuring it,
>> then adding a linux machine later.
>
>
> I find it hard to believe that Linksys is somehow preventing other OS's
> from configuring this device.
>
>> The problem is, Linux is the only OS I use at home, so I can't hook a
>> windows box up, configure the internal router settings, then add the
>> Linux box when everything is set.
>
>
> Hmmm.... first ensure that your Linux box is setup correctly.
>
> Run /usr/sbin/drakconnect and follow the instructions. Once the software
> has detected your nic choose "LAN connection" and then on the next page
> choose "Automatic IP". This should configure the card correctly and allow
> you to lease an IP from the router. To check if you are setup and 
> connected
> run the following command (as root) 'ifconfig eth0' and send us the 
> results
> of the output.
>
>> The only lights that appear on the router are the WLAN Link light and
>> the Power light.  I am unable to ping anything - not even the router.
>
>
> We will have to assume that you have your ethernet device configured 
> correctly
> and have it set for DHCP?? It sounds like either the ethernet card is not
> initialized, the ethernet cable is bunk or your not setup for DHCP 
> which the
> router should be setup for as the default out-of-the-box.
>
>> Can anyone point me in the right direction?
>
>
> Go that way --->  :)
>
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