can't bring my xDSL-connection up

Lunix · n00b Joined: 16 Dec 2002 Posts: 20

I'm trying to install gentoo the second time, but on my new computer I've got a provider with xdsl instead of cable. Now things are pretty complicated for me. When setting up dhcp everything seems to work fine but when I try to ping some ip I don't get any packages back. I managed to set the connection up under windows.

My provider is Inode and I have got a server IP: 10.0.0.138 a username with password and two nameservers.

Please tell me what to do or ask for further information.

kipz · Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 5:38 pm Post subject: Just a few questions

I don't think this is likely to be a gentoo specific question.

In any case, information needed would include:

Are you running a firewall? Are you sure you are not just blocking the packets as they come back from your isp?

What does your routing table look like?

What about your resolv.conf?

rtn · Guru Joined: 15 Nov 2002 Posts: 427

niqdanger · n00b Joined: 08 Oct 2002 Posts: 37 Location: New Haven

The xDSL provider I use gives out a non routable address the first time you connect with a new device. You are force directed to a 'Sign Up' web page where the new devices MAC address is entered into the DHCP server table.

You might be having a similar situation.

Lunix · n00b Joined: 16 Dec 2002 Posts: 20

In the manual for Installation of Ethernet-Access from my provider it is said that I bring up my connection using the pptp command, but I can't find it on the gentoo installation-CD. Is there any other possibility to make a connection with username and password?

and for kipz:
I'm not behind any firewall and at the beginning of the installatioin I don't have any line in rc.config!