Re: [expert] Re: [newbie] Connecting to the Internet - why is it so difficult?

[Colin Whipple]

On Fri, 05 May 2000, you wrote:
> No, actually, I am trying to connect to my lan (nics and hubs and all) and
> at the same time connect to the web using my modem (regular dial up
> connection).
> 
> I'll take any suggestions though

I had problems when first starting to use Linux.  I was on a small LAN when
trying to set up my ISP connection.  The Linux install made some incorrect
assumptions and put in some wrong gateway information.

Use net.cfg to look at what your default gateway is.  It should either be
blank, or have IP address given you for that purpose by your ISP.  Most likely
it should be blank.

I think the default gateway device should also be blank.  It should NOT be
something like eth0.

Colin