[K12OSN] Cable net connection problem

[Doug Simpson]

If that is a cable *modem*, and if the installer set up the XP system to connect through it, then the XP will work but nothing else will.

To fix that, get a *router* to go between the cable modem and your network. Set the router up to handle the modem and then no matter what you plug in should work.

Alternatively, get a cable modem/router (both in one box) and set it up that way.

A modem depends on some other device providing the login information. A router will provide that information once set up properly. . .

Others may have more info. . .

DS

Doug Simpson
Technology Specialist
De Queen Public Schools
De Queen, AR
simpsond at leopards.k12.ar.us
"Newer isn't always better!"


>>> Barry Cisna <brcisna at eazylivin.net> 4/3/2008 9:47 AM >>>
Hello List,

Done a fresh install of K12LTSP/FC6 for an individual for home use for
their kids to use. They have cable internet for the first time. I was
there when the tech came and done the hookup at their house. I bought them
a brand new Motorola 5120 cable modem. Never could get their fresh FC6
server to do internet,although the ip numbers/dns numbers look correct. I
can plug an xp laptop into the same new cable modem and internet comes up
fine. I DID disable the linux iptables for testing BTW.
I can not ping anything by even IP address? Also strange thing,i never see
the "activity" light flicker on the cable modem when plugged into the
K12LTSP server?I talked to the tech at the head office and " we do not
support Linux":( I never checked to see if this cable co is setup for
DOCSIS1.1 or DOCSIS2.0 ( which I haven't read a thing about). Of course I
have done a network restart several times,and simply no webpages ever
display. As said earlier on the Windows XP laptop it comes up via dhcp
very quickly.
I surely don't need to manually make some sort of connection such as ADSL
client or something?Has anyone ever run into  this scenario?
Sorry for the long post.

Thanks,

Barry Cisna

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