network connection issue

[Matt Cahill]

On March 25, 2005 10:59 am, Anton Markov wrote:
>
> First of all, I would stick with the RJ45 Ethernet connection for a
> number of reasons, not the least of which is lower CPU load. It's also a
> lot more standardized/stable/older so problems are easier to fix (I have
> no idea how the USB connection works, for instance).
>
> I think that your network interface is simply not being activated (since
> your computer still thinks you are connecting through USB). Which
> distribution are you using?
>
> Try running 'ifup eth0' or whatever ethernet port your modem is
> connected to, right after restarting the computer. If the internet works
> afterwards, then the interface is simply not being activated. Check in
> /etc/network(ing) for a file called 'interfaces' or whatever equivalent
> your distribution uses. I should have an entry similar to:
>
> auto eth0
> iface eth0 inet static
> ...
>
> The part below the 'iface' line may be different (you probably have dhcp
> rather than static IP).
>
> The 'auto eth0' line is the key. It tells your computer to activate the
> interface when your computer starts. Add the line if it's missing, and
> try again.
>
> --
> Anton Markov <("anton" + "@" + "truxtar" + "." + "com")>


Thanks Anton,

  As it turned out, after moving this weekend, my ethernet card kacked.  So, 
in the end, it's hard to say whether it was the system configuration or the 
card.  The new card is solid, and the connection is fine.
  I did check the interfaces file, and sure enough 'auto eth0' was there.  

  Thanks again for your help.

Matt

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