ath0 is your wireless card. eth0 would be your wired card, if ifconfig eth0 up doesn't bring it up, you'll need a different ethernet device.Originally Posted by calypso
Wired internet
I am having trouble connecting to the internet via a wired connection (Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection) and would really appreciate some help. Also I am unsure of the linux driver that i need?
Currently I have no router. I have tried typing "dhcpcd ath0" but it didnt work.
I had no problem connecting wireless. The compatible network cards i get when i type "ifconfig -a" are lo,ath0 and wifi0.
Also please could you tell me how the commands will change if I have wired connection via a router.
Cheers Calypso
ath0 is your wireless card. eth0 would be your wired card, if ifconfig eth0 up doesn't bring it up, you'll need a different ethernet device.
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Try booting BT with the ethernet cable connected, if you use a supported card the correct driver will be loaded automatically and the dhcpcd command issued during the process.
-Monkeys are like nature's humans.
I booted bt as you said cabled up, but it did not automatically load. I then used the following commands:
modprobe e100
ifconfig eth0
dhcpcd eth0
then it the bottom right corner Klan keeps just flashing and when I move my mouse over the icon it says requesting ip??
any more ideas?
If you have no router, how are you connecting over wireless?
What have you plugged you lan cable into?
try configuring a static ip if you got a static IP from ure ISP.if it makes your system up then problem is not with your card also you can try connecting one more machine using crossover cable (p2p) connection then set both the pc on same subnet and see whether the lan UP or not.
lol good point re@lity.may be he is using VSAT Connection for accessing net wirelessly
I am connected by a wired connection in windows. I have virgin media, my cable is plugged directly into the virgin media modem box.
I have only ever set my card to static ip in windows, do you mind spoon feeding me how to do it in linux?
Cheers
Calypso
This is an RJ45 port you're using isn't it? Not a USB based modem?
The Virgin cable boxes usually use DHCP on the LAN side don't they?
Anyway, a quick search around here, or the web in general, would provide the answer for you.
You *can* use a GUI but I'd recommend using the CLI.
Example:
ifconfig eth0 192.168.0.2 netmask 255.255.255.0
route add default gw 192.168.0.1
ifconfig eth0 up
Your IP address and netmask will need to match that of your router.
i.e. router = 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0
PC = 192.168.0.2 255.255.255.0
You will need to check the IP range used by your router.
I still think it's likely to be using dhcp though.....
What is the make/model of the modem/router?
I am using a virgin media modem, model E08C007, yes i am using a RJ45 port.
this is the output from windows ipconfig/all
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : cj
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-19-D1-77-3C-43
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 81.96.163.177
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.252.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 81.96.160.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 80.3.64.20
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 194.168.4.100
194.168.8.100
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled
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