I am having a similar issue with connected to the internet. I am running knoppix right now on a new server with no OS currently installed simply so I can pick up the MAC address and send it to our networking group on campus to have them assign a static IP for the machine. I've plugged in the ethernet cable and the green light does not come on on my NIC card. I know that the drop is active as I unplugged it from the old server and moved it directly to the new one in order to get online. When I ran netcardconfig, it failed.

Any suggestions?

Thank!

Brian