Configuring TCP/IP?

Diamond Jester · n00b Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 24

My internet did not autodetect so I have to configure the network manually, problem is I dont really know how. Willl someone please tell me what I need ot configure and how or link to a resource that explains it in detail? Thanks

30726 · Veteran Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 1501

Did you follow this chapter of the Gentoo Handbook?

Diamond Jester · n00b Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 24

I didnt see any detailed descriptions, but perhaps I overlooked it. Will you please send me the link on how it is done?

sorooros · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:21 am Post subject:

lagrima · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:36 am Post subject:

most common things i missed when i just installed linux was to load my nic modules at start up. i also , and i cant remember the frigging file in /etc/ atm, forgot to set dhcp or manual, and finally the rc-update portion where you turn on your eth0. if it seems those are up and running the next thing to check i guess would be if the dns nameservers are correct.
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Diamond Jester · n00b Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 24

I havent even configured the DNS yet, Thats what I need help with, im not sure how to do it

also my ethernet is only detected when it boot smp, what does smp do that the regurlar kernel does not?

lagrima · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 12:26 pm Post subject:

well if its dhcp, technically it should be automatic dns resolution. if you have it manually configured your dns servers should be in /etc/resolv.conf
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sorooros · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 6:21 pm Post subject:

If you ethernet was detected with smp, go with it.

gentoo - 2.4 kernel
smp - 2.6 kernel