dhcp works, static IP works on LAN, but not internet

TheAgent · n00b Joined: 23 May 2003 Posts: 29 Location: Waukesha, WI

Here's my problem:

I can connect to the LAN/Internet just fine if I tell eth0 to use dhcp (in /etc/conf.d/net), but if I set it to a static IP address (with the same netmask and broadcast and gateway that I got with dhcp), I can only access the LAN with this machine - but not the internet.

I'd be content with DHCP if not for the fact that I need to use a specific static IP address so that the firewall (not under my control) will allow requests on ports 21 and 80...

Any ideas?
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marshall_j · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2003 11:11 pm Post subject:

Have you got the gateway set?
Maybe add something like:

mta · n00b Joined: 02 Jun 2003 Posts: 28 Location: Australia

Hi Agent,

check /etc/resolv.conf to make sure there is a valid nameserver in there, like your ISP's .. otherwise it will seem like a connection but no traffic flowing

TheAgent · n00b Joined: 23 May 2003 Posts: 29 Location: Waukesha, WI

So I spoke with our net-admin and he says it has to be on a certain physical part of the network, otherwise the switches wont allow any box with a non-dhcp-ed IP to get through...

gah... stupid net admins
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