Cannot get DHCP IP address

[rainey]

Hi Guys, use linux at work and been using ubuntu and linux mint for a while, thought i would go back onto opensuse.

I formatted from and installed 11.1 fresh and all goes well apart from i cannot get an ip address or even a link light on my router, it used to work fine when i used the older opensuse, linux mint, ubuntu all worked fine.


So i formatted again and tried to reinstall ubuntu... same thing happened.
So i now have a dual boot xp/suse pc but with no network on suse.

It detects and list my network card fine... realtek 8139 but will not get a link weather it be dhcp assigned or manually.

Not too technical on linux so please assist.

TIA

James

[gogalthorp]

If you do not have a link light then you have a hardware problem. check your cables.

[rainey]

But it works fine in windows... hate to say it!

[LondoJowo]

Did you configure the network card in Yast?

[rainey]

Sure did...

Am i better using 8139cp or too?

[LondoJowo]

Try following the suggestions on this link.
SDB:Realtek 8139 Driver Problem - openSUSE