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by Theo Van Dinter

Ok, which one of you NetOps guys did this? ;) (It's Chuck, I knew it... He's even on the page!) http://christmastree.wpi.edu/ I think this is the first time I've seen WPI mentioned on the front-page of /. ... ;) -- Randomly Generated Tagline: "Presenting.... MIP- Men in Pain Starring... Mr. T... Our new security advisor... pocket protectors with an attitude! "I pity the fool who tries to break into MY firewall!"" -Don Roeber

Dec. 15, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Re: Configuring Linux laptop for cable modem access???

by John Stoffel

Andy> WLUG: Any thoughts on how to configure a laptop running RedHat Andy> 7.1 for access to the Charter Pipeline cable modem? Is there Andy> anything special with Charter Pipeline vs. any other cable Andy> modem? There's nothing special with Charter, I'm running it at home without a problem. I'd suggest that they use 'pump' to do their network configuration, it's easy and works fine. John

Dec. 13, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Re: Configuring Linux laptop for cable modem access???

by Theo Van Dinter

On Thu, Dec 13, 2001 at 10:27:01AM -0500, Gerrald Smith wrote: > I am a novice with Linux. How do you and where do you configure the > interface? I looked in my directory for internet config files and I could > not find anything. the easiest way would be to run linuxconf or netcfg and go through the GUI. the short version would be to go into /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts and edit ifcfg-eth0. Change the "bootproto" line to be "dhcp" instead of "none" (assuming it's configured statically at the moment.) The RedHat documentation has information on this. If you don't have the manual (I forget if there's an electronic version on the RH CDs), you can look at them from the RedHat site. Specifically: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.2-Manual/custom-guide/config… You may also be interested in the Cable Modem How-to: http://www.linux.com/howto/Cable-Modem/index.html -- Randomly Generated Tagline: "My spleen is twice the size of a normal human spleen. This isn't such a big deal right now, but after I'm dead ... There's going to be a bidding war." - Dave Foley, Kids in the Hall

Dec. 13, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Re: Configuring Linux laptop for cable modem access???

by Stephen Daukas

Hi Gerrald! There is nothing special you need do. I have a laptop running RH7.1 and am using a "cable modem" (Surf Board) in Shrewsbury. I also have a home network, but that doean't make any difference - you either configure the router or the PC to talk to the cable modem. Assuming you have DHCP (i.e., you do not have a static IP assigned), you should be able to simply configure your ethernet interface and plug it into the cable modem. There is a good chance eth0 is already setup if you installed RH onto the laptop with the nic card already installed. You can use Linuxconf to set up eth0 for dhcp and that is about it (use the masks given to you by the cable company, as well as DNS settings, etc.). Of course, you might want to consider putting a firewall between you and the rest of the world because when you plug your PC directly into a cable modem, the anyone on that system can now see you computer... Steve ---- Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)mediaone.net> wrote: > > Hi Gerrald, > > I don't know the answer directly, as I don't run RedHat on my systems at > home. I'm forwarding this to the WLUG mailing list, as somebody there > probably knows the answer. > > WLUG: Any thoughts on how to configure a laptop running RedHat 7.1 for > access to the Charter Pipeline cable modem? Is there anything special > with Charter Pipeline vs. any other cable modem? > > Please don't forget to cc: gsmith(a)caldera.com on this one. > > Thanks, > > Andy > > On Wednesday 12 December 2001 02:47 pm, you wrote: > > Andy Stewart, > > > > Can you tell me how I can configure my Red Hat 7.1 laptop, which has a > > Ethernet card, for a cable modem-Charter Pipeline? > > > > Best regards, > > > > Gerrald Smith > > Business Developer Manager > > Caldera Business Services > > > > > > Caldera International > > 73 Princeton St. > > North Chelmsford, MA 01863 > > > > gsmith(a)caldera.com > > www.caldera.com > > > > Ph. 978-251-1987 x234 > > FAX 978-251-1987 > > -- > Andy Stewart > Founder > Worcester Linux Users' Group > Worcester, MA, USA > http://www.wlug.org > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailma

Dec. 13, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Re: Configuring Linux laptop for cable modem access???

by Charles R . Anderson

On Thu, Dec 13, 2001 at 09:31:28AM -0500, Andy Stewart wrote: andystewart> WLUG: Any thoughts on how to configure a laptop running RedHat 7.1 for andystewart> access to the Charter Pipeline cable modem? Is there anything special andystewart> with Charter Pipeline vs. any other cable modem? andystewart> andystewart> Please don't forget to cc: gsmith(a)caldera.com on this one. If Charter Pipeline uses DHCP, all you have to do is type netconf as root, go to Host name and IP network devices, and set Adaptor 1 (eth0) to Enabled and Dhcp.

Dec. 13, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Re: Configuring Linux laptop for cable modem access???

by Theo Van Dinter

On Thu, Dec 13, 2001 at 09:31:28AM -0500, Andy Stewart wrote: > WLUG: Any thoughts on how to configure a laptop running RedHat 7.1 for > access to the Charter Pipeline cable modem? Is there anything special > with Charter Pipeline vs. any other cable modem? When I helped a friend set up his box a few years ago w/ Charter, all I needed to do was have the interface configure via DHCP. He had some problems with the dhcpcd/pump (I forget which) in RH6.1, but an already overdue upgrade to 6.2 fixed it. I would imagine 7.x should work as well as 6.2. -- Randomly Generated Tagline: Um, it's like, uh ... did anyone see the movie `Tron'? -- Homer Simpson Treehouse of Horror VI

Dec. 13, 2001

Re: Configuring Linux laptop for cable modem access???

by Andy Stewart

Hi Gerrald, I don't know the answer directly, as I don't run RedHat on my systems at home. I'm forwarding this to the WLUG mailing list, as somebody there probably knows the answer. WLUG: Any thoughts on how to configure a laptop running RedHat 7.1 for access to the Charter Pipeline cable modem? Is there anything special with Charter Pipeline vs. any other cable modem? Please don't forget to cc: gsmith(a)caldera.com on this one. Thanks, Andy On Wednesday 12 December 2001 02:47 pm, you wrote: > Andy Stewart, > > Can you tell me how I can configure my Red Hat 7.1 laptop, which has a > Ethernet card, for a cable modem-Charter Pipeline? > > Best regards, > > Gerrald Smith > Business Developer Manager > Caldera Business Services > > > Caldera International > 73 Princeton St. > North Chelmsford, MA 01863 > > gsmith(a)caldera.com > www.caldera.com > > Ph. 978-251-1987 x234 > FAX 978-251-1987 -- Andy Stewart Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org

Dec. 13, 2001

Re: [Wlug] linux craker talk

by Andy Stewart

On Wednesday 12 December 2001 11:55 am, Mark Claypool wrote: > I thought the attached talk announcement might be of interest to some > on this list. Basically, some dude broke into my Linux box. At the > next CS colloq, I'm going to talk about it and about system security > in general. You are welcome to attend! > > Mark > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Mark Claypool CS Assistant Professor claypool(a)cs.wpi.edu > Worcester Polytechnic Institute http://www.cs.wpi.edu/~claypool HI Mark, If you would be interested in giving this presentation to a WLUG meeting, I think it would be great! Feel free to drop me an e-mail and we can discuss it further if you wish. Thanks in advance, Andy -- Andy Stewart Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org

Dec. 13, 2001

Re: [Wlug] linux craker talk

by Charles R . Anderson

On Wed, Dec 12, 2001 at 03:08:20PM -0500, Josh Huber wrote: huber> Heh, damn reply-to munging! Ssssh....listen.....I think I hear something....is that the world's smallest violin playing for Josh? :)

Dec. 12, 2001

Re: [Wlug] linux craker talk

by Josh Huber

"Charles R . Anderson" <cra(a)WPI.EDU> writes: > Mark Claypool is not on the list, so if you would like to reply, Cc: the > reply to claypool(a)cs.wpi.edu Heh, damn reply-to munging! -- Josh Huber

Dec. 12, 2001