connection problem with knoppix 3.6

**max-ebb** · 10-02-2004, 08:18 PM

I have just downloaded the knoppix 3.6 version.
when I tried to connect to the internet using ADSL/PPPOE it says it found eth0 but then display the message it can not find the provider concentrator.
if I try to connect using the old knoppix 3.4 it works perfectly.
what might be the problem?
best.
max

**shah** · 10-03-2004, 10:24 AM

Check if your system has firewire. Firewire can sometimes conflicting with netcard because it trying to find adsl connection through firewire rather then netcard.

**cyber_moron** · 10-04-2004, 10:48 PM

yesh that might be the case as its a laptop.
how would I solve it?

**shah** · 10-05-2004, 06:01 AM

Try cheatcode: nofirewire

**max-ebb** · 10-05-2004, 06:43 AM

I tried the cheatcode <knoppix nofirewire> but got the same result.
what else can i try?

**max-ebb** · 10-05-2004, 06:50 AM

by the way, the link http://download.linuxtag.org/knoppix...cheatcodes.txt
seems not to be working.
where can I get a complete list of cheatcodes?

**max-ebb** · 10-05-2004, 06:56 AM

ok sorry, got the cheatcodes page

**BubbaCola** · 10-11-2004, 04:00 AM

It is a strange problem to be sure. I installed 3.6 to my HDD so I can work around it - I do not know if you do so my uing the CD-only or not. To get the network up and running you must first configure the netcard using a network address higher than one ending in 0 or 1 - i.e. Network - 192.168.0.3
(the base network is 192.168.0.0 and the DSL modem uses 192.168.0.1)
NetMask - 255.255.255.0
Broadcast - 0.0.0.0
Gateway - 0.0.0.0

When you run this you will get an SIOCADDRT error, but the Nic card will install, then run the ASDL/PPoE setup program and check yes to every question except - say NO that you do not wish the network brought up at boot time, because the SIOCADDRT error appears everytime you boot and eth0 does not get configured. You will need to configure this everytime you run KNOPPIX which is aggravating - but a small Bug to get such a great overall system!

**shah** · 10-11-2004, 10:08 AM

SIOCADDRT error

Maybe you need to add :
Broadcast - 192.168.0.255

and check your /etc/network/interfaces, should have something like this:
auto lo eth0
iface lo inet loopback

iface eth0 inet static
address 192.168.0.3
netmask 255.255.255.0
network 192.168.0.0
broadcast 192.168.0.255

**BubbaCola** · 10-11-2004, 06:32 PM

Once the CD installs enter a Terminal - type "su" to get to root status. Then type "ifconfig eth0 down" <enter> Leave your terminal open and on the menu select Network Card Configuration

Network 192.168.1.3
Netmask 255.255.255.0
Broadcast 0.0.0.0
Gateway 0.0.0.0

Then run your ADSL/PPPOE configuration. It should find a concentrator and setup for you. Do not select start-up when booting. Try a Browser - chances are you will not be able to connect. Go back to the terminal and type "ipconfig" <enter> - determine the Mask for ppp0 and then type "ifconfig eth0 down" <enter> Enter same information as above except for the Netmask - being certain it matches the ppp0, which should be a value of 255.255.255.255 and your connection will be up. Be sure to save your settings to a floppy if you have one. Happy surfing!