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Caldera 2.2 is a breeze for DHCP.....
<fredster@my-deja.com> wrote in message news:7sbjam$v1g$1@nnrp1.deja.com...
> Hi,
>
>  I am trying to get my linux box hooked up to a cable modem system that
> is run by road-runner in the fairfax, va area.
>
> There are lots of different possibilities and I think I have tried them
> all.  The only thing I can think of is that the setup for any given area
> is different.
>
> Some folks need to rrlogin, some folks need the road-runner version of
> dhcp, some folks need pump, some folks need to specify your hostname on
> the dhcpcd line, some need to reset the modem, some need the -r option.
>
> I need to know if there is anyone that has had any luck in my area.
> I have searched the web/faqs/dejanews to no avail.
>
> The stuff on (http://www.vortech.net/rrlinux) sounds good, but it
> doesn't seem to work.
>
> I think I am close since my ethercard looks ok and the cable modem
> lights blink with activity however there is never any response from a
> DHCP server.
>
> The _really_ frustrating thing is that this stupid winblows OS has no
> problem whatsoever!
>
> thanx for any help you can give...  Fred
>
>
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