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January 19th, 2004, 09:30 PM
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| 'Damn Small Linux' and internet problems
Just got 'Damn Small Linux' up and running but i dont have the internet. So far im liking Linux but not having the internet on it is annoying.
I have cable internet and the only thing i know about it is that it says "terayon TJ615"
I've only been using linux for 3 hours so i dont really know what im doing.
I've been searching google and none of the results help.
Whats it going to take to get the internet up and running? | 
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January 20th, 2004, 01:54 AM
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Are you using the modem through an NIC, or USB? I'd avoid the USB option at all costs, but that's just me. | |
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January 20th, 2004, 03:32 AM
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January 20th, 2004, 04:43 AM
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That, my freind, is probably your problem. Switch to a normal patch cable and your troubles should go away. | |
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January 20th, 2004, 03:28 PM
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also if you are not using a router you might have to unplug your modem and plug it in again...thats what i had to do every time i switched os before i got my router
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January 20th, 2004, 03:56 PM
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Should shut down pc first. THen turn modem off and then back on again.
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January 20th, 2004, 05:01 PM
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| Quote: Originally posted by HeadBand
also if you are not using a router you might have to unplug your modem and plug it in again...thats what i had to do every time i switched os before i got my router | I only had to do that when switching computers. The modem latches on to a MAC address which really should remain the same no matter what OS you boot. | |
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January 21st, 2004, 12:48 AM
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Still no internet. Maybe I'll switch to a more documented and mainstream version.
On a side note, do most linux versions have the "Kill Client" option for applications? I'm lovin' that.... | |
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January 21st, 2004, 01:23 AM
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Kill Client? What's that? You mean like CTL-ALT-DEL/force quit in the Windows world? Hey gimme some slack it's been a while since I used Linux.
....shows you how much I know tee hee | |
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January 21st, 2004, 01:27 AM
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Did you make sure your USB nic card is working ok? Any link lights on the USB NIC?
I am not sure but I have a feeling that that Distro doesnt' support USB devices.. but not sure. Might wanna check that out.
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