ok...
i have a old box sitting around.....
(800 mhz 128 meg ram)
and i decide to install redhat 7.3 professional editon on it (ok install works great and i installed the setts for server with gnome) now i take my hub (split 3 way to my other 2 pcs) connected to my cable modem and hook it up ready to get it online to host my personal site....its a SURFboard SB4100 Cable Modem....connected to a hub...even when i try to directly connect the modem to the pc and try to get on the net....nothing....any ideas? (i cant install the drivers because they are build for a windows machine)
AussieHosts
11-02-2002, 01:52 AM
I'm trying to make use of an old box as well, but you got further than me. I have given up on it for the day. :)
Gary
o yes but its been 3 months just trying to get it installed CORRECTLY ;) :D
AussieHosts
11-02-2002, 02:01 AM
Argh...I didn't need to know that! :)
Back on topic...any more ideas?
Samuel
11-02-2002, 02:29 AM
Originally posted by Master_tee
and i installed the setts for server
iptables?
when you install it it asks "workstation" "server" or "laptop" i selected server for the server software to be auto installed
ps:setts=settings ;)
Samuel
11-02-2002, 02:39 AM
Looks like ya need linux drivers, and a ppoe package for linux
I knew what you meant by setts, but just realized you have your network like this:
:modem:
-----------Redhat
-----------Hubb
---------------------Windows PC x2
Or do you have your 3 machines going into the hub, and the modem in the hubb also, which I would recommend.
3 machines going into the 4 plug USB hub....
4 machines tomorrow....they are all directly into the HUB
its a motorola modem....i havent been able to find any linux drivers
Samuel
11-02-2002, 02:54 AM
Well how can you expect the linux machine to negotiate, and then authenticate with your provider without drivers to make it work in the first place? Or am I missin somethin
funny thing...once on redhat 7.2 on a different machine i got the drivers to work...was running some kind of program ((forgot the name)) also ive done it once before on 7.3 as a LAN though...
bobcares
11-02-2002, 04:33 AM
I may be wrong.
But I have a Surfboard SB4200 at home and it works without any problems.
There are two connections. One is via a USB port another is an ethernet port.
I just use the ethernet.
My Modem is connected to my Redhat 7.3 and it works well.
Why do you need a driver as this is an external network device. You just need to set the network.
Have a nice day :)
regards
amar
Chachi
11-02-2002, 09:13 AM
Try Mandrake instead of Red Hat. It's much easier for Novices.
im not really a novice ive been through collage in server admin
ok..well i just got a new isp (just for the server with same modem etc) and got an ethernet adapter used redhat internet config and boom works great...thanks guys
