Eth0 not getting ip address over cable modem

Mon Feb 9 04:19:08 UTC 2004

On Mon, 2004-02-09 at 15:04, James C. Bevier wrote:
> I have been running RH9 and decided to do a fresh install
> if FC1 to a new disk.  I can not seem to get my ethernet
> to work that goes to my cable modem.  It is a 3C590 (10Mb).
> DHCP does not seem to be able to get an IP address.  I
> just told the installer to use DHCP.  Is there a known problem
> with this card?  What can I change to get this to work.  Ideas?

This may be a FAQ - check this reference and see if it applies to you. I
realise the model number is different - still worth checking.

http://fedora.artoo.net/faq/#3c905

Cheers, Ben