Configuring Ethernet Card

[Adman]

I just installed redhat for the first time. It detected my card fine/correctly. I have it set for dhcp just like all the other computers in the house, (windows). Although this on is not working. Do I have to do anything besides set it to dhcp in the control panel? I'm running a linksys 4 port router.

[jano]

I just installed redhat for the first time. It detected my card fine/correctly. I have it set for dhcp just like all the other computers in the house, (windows). Although this on is not working. Do I have to do anything besides set it to dhcp in the control panel? I'm running a linksys 4 port router.

Hi,

I assume you have checked the link and it is ok?
Open a terminal and type /sbin/ifconfig - this will show your IP address. Now try to ping it and try to ping the gateway.

Regards,
Jano

[Adman]

the only thing IP address is 127.0.0.1 but isn't that the default IP for localhost?

EDIT: Looking through the Redhat site, I found that if ifconfig says 'broadcast up' or something to that effect, the card is configured properly. If its configured right, how come I can't go on the net?

[jheaton]

If you don't have any other IP addresses then 127.0.0.1 (loopback), then you're not on the network. Double-check your settings for eth0.