Setting Up an Internet Connection via Cable Modem with SuSE Linux 8.0 or Higher
Support knowledgebase (cmodem8)
Applies to
SuSE Linux: Version 8.0
Situation
You want to set up an Internet connection via cable modem.
Procedure
- Log in as root to the system and start YaST2.
- Start the module
Network card configuration
at the menu entry Network/Base
.
- Select your network card.
If your network card is not automatically detected, select Other (not detected)
.
In this case, enter the suitable module at the field
Module name
.
Network interface
is Ethernet
and the network card's Device number
is 0
.
- If you use a static address, click
Static address
configuration
and insert the address
in the corresponding field.
If DHCP is used, do not change anything.
- Press
Next
then Finish
.
If you use DHCP, you might need to enter the host name as assigned by the
provider in the field
dhclient_hostname_option
in Yast2
's menu entry System -> Sysconfig Editor -> etc
.
The option dhclient_modify_resolv_conf
must be set to yes
.
Keywords: CABLE MODEM, DHCP, MODEM, TELECABLE
Categories:
Internet
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