On 2006 June 15 16:21, Dennis Duffner wrote: > okay, this is getting ridiculous. I had to replace my NIC with a new > one that uses the nat semi module. > > Now, the damn thing has lost the gateway (yes, I used mcc to set it > but it's GONE....AGAIN.) > > ifconfig does not show a gateway. I've unplugged and replugged the > cables between the linux box and the router. I also have a winblows > machine on this router and IT doesn't have any problems with > accessing the net. In fact, that's what I'm using right now to send this > out. > > Any attempt at a ping renders the "unknown host" error. I've > reinstalled this OS twice now and I've had nothing but grief. Before > I do a back install of 10.1 and totally redo everything.... > > Does ANYONE have an idea of what the hell's going on???????!!!!!!!!!
Have you checked the cable? It could be damaged. Try switching it with the cable you use for the Windoze machine. Try switching which port you plug into as well, in case the router plug itself is bad (haven't had this yet with RJ45 plugs, but I've had a few bent pins and broken wires with RJ11 plugs). Is it a cross-over cable (designed for NIC to NIC connections) or a straight-through (designed for router to NIC connections)? My router accepts either (which surprised me when I discovered it), but I don't know if others do. Can you login to the router from the Windoze machine (all the ones I've used have a web interface) and see if it can see the Linux machine? If so, does the router agree with Mandriva on dhcp/static-ip settings? Just some thoughts. Ron -- Opinions are mine. Don't blame anyone else. Rely on them at your own risk. ____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from Mandriva? Go to http://store.mandriva.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrivaclub.com ____________________________________________________
