[clue-tech] Mandrake 10.1 DSL Access Problem

[Vern B. Southern]

Thank you Todd for your reply.

The DSL modem does work (Sometimes).

I can access the Mandrake web site using the Konqueror web browser.  I have
also accessed http://marc.theaimsgroup.com and read through the posts there.
I cannot access sites like Google or Yahoo.  I can access private sites
using Konqueror.  Mozilla will not work at all.  It is the weirdest thing I
have seen in quite a while.  It's almost like a shareware limitation.

I am wondering if the problem is being caused by my install procedure.  When
I install Mandrake-Linux Community Download, I am prompted for a
Registration code even though the OS is clearly marked as FREE.  Todd, When
you setup 10.1 for your client did you install Mandrake Official or
Community?  Did you enter a registration code?  Does Mandrake Community
require a Registration Code?

On my Mandrake 9.1 partition the DSL works fine.  I looked through Webmin
and copied all of the settings on paper, booted 10.1 and compared the
settings.  Everything is the same.

Additional Info:
Actiontec DSL Modem GT701-WG (Purchased from Qwest)
Netgear Ethernet 4 Port IOBase-T Hub Model EN104
Netgear FA311 Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Vern
vbsouthern at gch4usa.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd Williams"
To: "clue tech" <clue-tech at clue.denver.co.us>
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 2:54 PM
Subject: Re: [clue-tech] Mandrake 10.1 DSL Access Problem


> I installed 10.1 for a client about three weeks ago without any problem
> accessing the internet through their DSL.  They access the DSL through
> a switch connected to the DSL "modem".
>
> OK - Working from memory here -
>
> Do you have DHCP on or off on the DSL "modem" ?
>
> If using a switch or router between the DSL and client, are they both
> setup correctly? (generally applies to "smart" switches/routers like a
> linksys etherfast cable/dsl router, but not "auto" switches like a
> gigafast ez500/ez800)
>
> Was the computer connected to the internet (directly or via a local
network)
> during the install ?  (mandrakes auto detection stuff is nice, but if the
> connection wasn't available or your config isn't what it expects...)
>
> On my home box, to enable DSL access (through an "auto" type switch), I
use
> /sbin/ifconfig eth0 192.168.0.XXX  (local IP - enabled in firewall)
> /sbin/route add default gw 192.168.0.1  (IP of the DSL "modem")
> I use all static IP's and have DHCP disabled in the DSL "modem".
>
> If your setup is similar (a simple switch without an IP or no
router/switch,
> no DHCP) you could try the above commands, after doing:
> /sbin/ifconfig eth0 down
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Todd Williams