Default KNOPPIX Download - No Network Support

**Stephen** · 06-08-2003, 05:02 AM

Originally Posted by LinuxDistros.CJB.NET

Hello,

what version of seti do i download?
http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/unix.html

i686-pc-linux-gnu: 3.08

I have downloaded the updated KNOPPIX and before burning it I can view the contents of the CD. Can I remove anything from the ISO to make it smaller before I burn it?

Thanks.

You can re-master the CD to remove software. In the posts above the java you want is included and you should be able to boot from the CD and connect via dhcp that is already running on your gateway machine.

**LinuxDistros.CJB.NET** · 06-08-2003, 06:07 AM

When I run netcardconfig i get a window called Usage for Xdialog.
It looks like a man page for Xdialog with switch options.
Does this not look related to networking.

Stephen, the seti that I want to run will be on systems that are 486 - PIIIs and P4s. Does it matter that it says i686?

**Stephen** · 06-08-2003, 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by LinuxDistros.CJB.NET

When I run netcardconfig i get a window called Usage for Xdialog.
It looks like a man page for Xdialog with switch options.
Does this not look related to networking.

Stephen, the seti that I want to run will be on systems that are 486 - PIIIs and P4s. Does it matter that it says i686?

That's an error in the netcard script it brings up the dialog to pretty much tell you that you have screwed up. I don't know if it will work on a 486 but I have it running on an old Cyrix 200 that I also have so it will run on a pentium.

To configure your network the settings are in /etc/network/interfaces and the nameservers are in /etc/resolv.conf examples:

/etc/network/interfaces

static

Code:

auto eth0
iface eth0 inet static
        address 192.168.0.254
        netmask 255.255.255.0
        network 192.168.0.0
        broadcast 192.168.0.255
        gateway 192.168.0.1

dhcp

Code:

auto eth0
iface eth0 inet dhcp

/etc/resolv.conf

Code:

nameserver 192.168.1.10
nameserver 192.168.1.34

Edit the files to something similar for your setup and /etc/init.d/networking restart as root in a console window will re-start the network with the new settings

**LinuxDistros.CJB.NET** · 06-08-2003, 06:33 PM

Ok, I burnt the new version of KNOPPIX and it works on ....so far one system.

Sis 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (check)

Intel PRO/1000MT (check)

Another system .... simply dies before it fully loads, the entire system locksup. Its a Dual P3-950 with 512 MB RAM

It gets to the boot:
loads .... 2 or 3 things.....shows TUX....then just sits there.....been waiting for 10 mins.

The same CD I tested on 2 other systemsand it works without a problem.

**tyiooo** · 06-09-2003, 11:56 AM

My problem is weird : I got DHCP running ok, I can get connected to certain websites only, most of the web adress typed in the browser do not display anything (time out) although others load fast... I'm sure it's a knoppix problem.

config: Toshiba laptop on knoppix 3.2 connected on internet through internet connection sharing on a windows XP box.

Any help appreciated

**Harry Kuhman** · 06-09-2003, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by tyiooo

I'm sure it's a knoppix problem.

config: Toshiba laptop on knoppix 3.2 connected on internet through internet connection sharing on a windows XP box.

Suggested experiment:

Bypass the XP "connection sharing" box and get the Knoppix system connected directly to the internet device (I expect it's a cable or DSL modem). Do you still see the problem?

**fhayashi** · 06-10-2003, 04:31 AM

I can't seem to get network connection under Knoppix, though I've read this thread.

Under WinXP, I'm connected just fine through a Linksys Router to a cable modem.

Using Linksys Router's setup (http-based), I can get the IP address WinXP uses, the network mask, default gateway, etc. There's IP address for LAN and WAN, and I'm not sure which to use...

But anyhow, I get into Knoppix, and run netcardconfig. It asks me:

> use DHCP broadcast?

since yes doesn't work, I try no,

> IP address for eth0

I type in what I think win XP uses - 192.168.1.100

> network mask for eth0

255.255.255.0

> broadcast address for eth0

I tried a few things, including what the router calls "DHCP server address", 192.168.1.1

> default gateway

I tried what the router says is the default gateway under the WAN settings

> name server(s)

It defaults to the two that the router is using

then it gives me

> ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.100 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192.168.1.1 up

(pause)

> route add default gw (default gateway IP address here)

followed quickly by:

> SIOCADDRT:Network is unreacheable
> auto lo eth0

followed by the nameserver stuff.

Obviously, the SIOCADDRT business, whatever that is, is my problem...

Any suggestions?

**Harry Kuhman** · 06-10-2003, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by fhayashi

I can't seem to get network connection under Knoppix, though I've read this thread.......

You're getting some of the settings wrong. From what you post your router is at 192.168.1.1. If that's the case then your broadcast address should be 192.168.1.255 and your default gateway should be 192.168.1.1. I'm not sure which computer is assigned 192.168.1.100; if it's the same one that you are booting Knoppix on that should be fine, but just to be sure try a different address that isn't as likely to be given out any where, for example 192.168.1.88.

If that still doesn't work, check the two threads I've posted http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2117
and http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2164 and then try rebooting, doing a sudo mii-tool -r from a shell, and the doing a netcardconfig and seeing if you can get a DHCP configuration then (and if not, no harm in trying to do it manually again).

And if anyone wants to tell me how to post a URL here, it would be appreciated. I've seen others so it, but when I use the URL button in the editor it just seems to bracket the address I give with bracketed url commands that end up displayed.

**Stephen** · 06-10-2003, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by Harry Kuhman

And if anyone wants to tell me how to post a URL here, it would be appreciated. I've seen others so it, but when I use the URL button in the editor it just seems to bracket the address I give with bracketed url commands that end up displayed.

Just enter when your typing[ url=http://www.website.com]description[/url] remove the space before the url= and it becomes description I usually just type the url parts and cut and paste the actual http address it's quicker.

**fhayashi** · 06-10-2003, 12:37 PM

You're getting some of the settings wrong. From what you post your router is at 192.168.1.1. If that's the case then your broadcast address should be 192.168.1.255 and your default gateway should be 192.168.1.1. I'm not sure which computer is assigned 192.168.1.100; if it's the same one that you are booting Knoppix on that should be fine, but just to be sure try a different address that isn't as likely to be given out any where, for example 192.168.1.88.

Thanks, that did it!