Quote Originally Posted by andymadigan
NIC on both machines is Realtek 8139,I tried connecting the Knoppix machine directly to the router, and it got internet access. I'll try pump and the other suggestions. I can't have the system connected to the router for long. I think the problem is with Windows 98, I booted my Knoppix system into Windows and it can't get a connection either.
I agree- it sounds like the win98 box. The command pump is only to bring the NIC up on the Knoppix box. I doubt that it will help in this situation. The rtl8139 is well supported under Linux.

Go here: http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics.htm

Get ICS working and the Knoppix box will work.