Why is the internet not working in Linux?

**TomX** · 10-28-2005

Oh okay, thanks, I'll call them tomorrow (they'll be closed now).

Also, am I right in thinking that, although when I don't use a router I connect using DHCP, I now connect using Static IPs?

**Stefann** · 10-28-2005

Originally Posted by TomX

Oh okay, thanks, I'll call them tomorrow (they'll be closed now).

Also, am I right in thinking that, although when I don't use a router I connect using DHCP, I now connect using Static IPs?

actually you should use DHCP anyways. But a call to your ISP will confirm that for me.

**sharkyro** · 10-28-2005

1.Use DHCP... It will probably work if you do...

2.

Originally Posted by TomX

Do the subnet masks and default gateways need to be equal (on both computers)?

Yes, absolutely. And nameservers, too.

3.You have a maximum of 6 hosts assigned: .129 to .135... but it is highly unlikely that your ISP will just allow connections comming from your side without the address either being dynamically assigned to you via DHCP or without them explicitly stating what IPs are for you to use (did they provide you with a list of IPs that you may use at any time?). The most probable is the first option... I think the only reason the first IP works is because it was dynamically assigned to you some time ago and it's still valid as far as the DHCP server is concerned.

**Stefann** · 10-28-2005

Originally Posted by sharkyro

1.Use DHCP... It will probably work if you do...

2.

Originally Posted by TomX

Do the subnet masks and default gateways need to be equal (on both computers)?

Yes, absolutely. And nameservers, too.

3.You have a maximum of 6 hosts assigned: .129 to .135... but it is highly unlikely that your ISP will just allow connections comming from your side without the address either being dynamically assigned to you via DHCP or without them explicitly stating what IPs are for you to use (did they provide you with a list of IPs that you may use at any time?). The most probable is the first option... I think the only reason the first IP works is because it was dynamically assigned to you some time ago and it's still valid as far as the DHCP server is concerned.

Agreed, because most ISP's manage static addresses via DHCP to ensure that they don't get issued to someone else, and so that your hardware doesn't need special configuration as most PC's have DHCP enabled by default.

**sharkyro** · 10-28-2005

Just a small note: scratch the part where I stated that you have 8 addresses assigned... you most probably have ONE address (unless specified otherwise by your ISP)... Sorry about that

Had a long day, I thought you had a different subnet mask and I said a stupid thing regarding the IPs

So, in conclusion: Try DHCP on both computers. If it doesn't work either talk to your ISP or configure NAT on your router...

**TomX** · 10-28-2005

Thanks for all the advice.

Both computers work with DHCP (even when connected through the switch (I have a feeling it's a switch now

)) so what you're saying seems to comply with this.

I'll phone my ISP and them for a solution (will they give me two static IPs?)

Thanks again,
Tom

**Stefann** · 10-28-2005

Originally Posted by TomX

Thanks for all the advice.

Both computers work with DHCP (even when connected through the switch (I have a feeling it's a switch now

)) so what you're saying seems to comply with this.

I'll phone my ISP and them for a solution (will they give me two static IPs?)

Thanks again,
Tom

You have to pay extra, but more than likely.

**TomX** · 10-28-2005

My ISPs website says:
Primary DNS 193.38.113.3
Secondary DNS 194.117.157.4
Tertiary DNS 194.117.152.85
PC IP address Assigned dynamically
(static only available for leased line customers)
Subnet mask Assigned dynamically
Gateway Assigned dynamically

I assume you're right, that I'd have to pay extra for a static IP. Does this mean I'll have to find another networking solution since I cannot have two static IPs?

**Stefann** · 10-28-2005

Originally Posted by TomX

My ISPs website says:
Primary DNS 193.38.113.3
Secondary DNS 194.117.157.4
Tertiary DNS 194.117.152.85
PC IP address Assigned dynamically
(static only available for leased line customers)
Subnet mask Assigned dynamically
Gateway Assigned dynamically

I assume you're right, that I'd have to pay extra for a static IP. Does this mean I'll have to find another networking solution since I cannot have two static IPs?

If it ain't broken don't fix it, if they both can connect at the same time leave it be, you don't need static IP's, just set both systems up for DHCP and your golden.

**sharkyro** · 10-29-2005

Originally Posted by Stefann

Originally Posted by TomX

My ISPs website says:
Primary DNS 193.38.113.3
Secondary DNS 194.117.157.4
Tertiary DNS 194.117.152.85
PC IP address Assigned dynamically
(static only available for leased line customers)
Subnet mask Assigned dynamically
Gateway Assigned dynamically

I assume you're right, that I'd have to pay extra for a static IP. Does this mean I'll have to find another networking solution since I cannot have two static IPs?

If it ain't broken don't fix it, if they both can connect at the same time leave it be, you don't need static IP's, just set both systems up for DHCP and your golden.

Exactly... Why not just leave it as it is since it works just fine? Do you actually need static IPs?

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