Hi..
I do networks in windows and pc tech... but completely noob and feel so stupid when booting a linux distro.

Ok..
My mobo: Asus P5GD1. Marvel Yukon Gigabit ethernet onboard.
Looks like Knoppix detects the nic because Eth0 is available and i can set an IP address and all stuff using the small wizard clicking on the penguin ...
DHCP is enabled in my Linksys 4 port wireless router. (I am actually connecting via ethernet cable).
ifconfig command does not show any IP address taken from my router.
And using the wizard, setting the IP manually, will not allow me to ping the router or browse any website.

Here are my questions:

1) By having the Eth0 showing with the ifconfig command, and being able to assign an ip address, does that mean that the NIC was successfully detected and running?

2) I couldn't find any "device manager" showing the list of the hardware detected by Knoppix, so i can see if my NIC is there. Is there any graphical list of the hardware available to see when Knoppix is running in the KDE enviroment?

3) Last question and the most important. What should i do to connect to my router and be able to use my network, the browser, etc.

Thanks.