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Author:  Kuroneko [ Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:35 pm ]
Post subject:  NIC problem
First off, I have had some linux expierence in the past, specificly Slackware and SUSE.

Anywho, I just installed R5A26 today, and have run into an issue with the networking. There doesn't seem to be any. Nothing can communicate to the internet, nor can I find any tools to help me debug the issue, the later prolly being my fault. All of the connects are good, card is seated, plugs are inplace, lights light up but nothing is going on. Ideas? Suggestions? Ridicule?
Author:  nickread [ Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:53 pm ]
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Some more info might help, eg whats your network HW :-)

Try running 'ifconfig' from the command line, this should tell you the status/config of 'eth0' which is the default first NIC in the system.
Author:  Kuroneko [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:28 am ]
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'ipconfig' comes back as command not found.

I've tried two NICs so far, the onboard interface of the M825 mobo I'm using, and the DFE-550TX, which is touted as working in linux.

On a possibly related note, we're using the WinTV model 401, however it does not show up anywhere...
Author:  Xsecrets [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:31 am ]
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when he typed "ifconfig" it was not a typo. "ipconfig" is not a linux command that is a windows command, thus why it was not found.
Author:  Kuroneko [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:50 am ]
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Xsecrets wrote:
when he typed "ifconfig" it was not a typo. "ipconfig" is not a linux command that is a windows command, thus why it was not found.


whoops :? I guess I'm so used to windows I just translated if to ip :?

the only info it appears to be returning is loopback
Author:  Xsecrets [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:10 am ]
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ok try running netcardconfig
If it says it can't find a NIC then you will need to find out what module your network card uses and make sure it's loaded then run netcardconfig.
Author:  Kuroneko [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:26 am ]
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Xsecrets wrote:
ok try running netcardconfig
If it says it can't find a NIC then you will need to find out what module your network card uses and make sure it's loaded then run netcardconfig.


It's complaining about how I don't have root access
Author:  mad_paddler [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:47 am ]
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run the command su
enter the root password

Code:
mythtv@mythtv:~$ su
Password:
root@mythtv:/home/mythtv#



then type netcardconfig again :P
Author:  Kuroneko [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:48 am ]
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OK, it ran.

Quote:
Sending DHCP broadcast from device eth0Operation failed.
Failed.
Author:  mad_paddler [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:51 am ]
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Try to change to the root user as above. If you can't, then you might have to reinstall and write down the password you choose ;)
Author:  Kuroneko [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:55 am ]
Post subject:  yay for editing at the same time!
mad_paddler wrote:
Try to change to the root user as above. If you can't, then you might have to reinstall and write down the password you choose ;)


OK, it ran.

Quote:
Sending DHCP broadcast from device eth0Operation failed.
Failed.
Author:  mad_paddler [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:01 am ]
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You say you have 2 nic's? which one are you trying atm? If you add a second one, make sure you disable the onboard one in the bios!
Author:  Kuroneko [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:06 am ]
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mad_paddler wrote:
You say you have 2 nic's? which one are you trying atm? If you add a second one, make sure you disable the onboard one in the bios!


I've tried both, yes with the card I disabled the onboard. They ar both doing the same thing it seems.
Author:  tjc [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:18 pm ]
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Have you got a cable modem router or other networking appliance that acts as a DHCP server? If not you may need to use a static IP. If this box is diectly connected tot he outside world (which is generally a really bad idea for a box as wide open as this) your provider may be refusing to respond to a machine with a different MAC address.
Author:  Kuroneko [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:34 pm ]
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tjc wrote:
Have you got a cable modem router or other networking appliance that acts as a DHCP server? If not you may need to use a static IP. If this box is diectly connected tot he outside world (which is generally a really bad idea for a box as wide open as this) your provider may be refusing to respond to a machine with a different MAC address.


It's on a network with a router serving DHCP. How do I go about setting it to a static IP?
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