Static IP in Debian Squeeze

[Lazydog]

Robert,
If I disable wireless, I have no network connection at all.
I will be building a Debian Web Server after configuring a static IP.
Can I just use this available wlan0 provided by the current wireless connection which takes the IP of my windows 7. Or I need to configure a separate static IP for Debian.
My question might seem amateur but I'm learning by doing ..

Amanda

Rule of thumb is never use wireless for a server. The connection to the server can be broken easily with a wireless phone or microwave. I would disable wireless and go wired all the way but the choice is yours.

[amanda099]

Rule of thumb is never use wireless for a server. The connection to the server can be broken easily with a wireless phone or microwave. I would disable wireless and go wired all the way but the choice is yours.

I choose stable solutions, Robert !
Does going wired mean that I just connect Debian to my Router using a cable ? or is there good tutorial you would like to recommend ?

Amanda

[jayd512]

Not to horn in on Lazydog's great advice here...
But, yeah. By wired connection, simply connect to your router with an Ethernet cable.

[amanda099]

Thank You Jay,
I think I need to buy a new ethernet cable that is longer than the one I have her. There's only one kind of such cable, right ?
Amanda

[jayd512]

I think I need to buy a new ethernet cable that is longer than the one I have her. There's only one kind of such cable, right ?
Amanda

There are two types that you might run into.

• Cat-5
• Cat-6

If you have a modem and router that were made in the last 4 or 5 years, then either one should work.
Look for cable rated for 100-base, or 100Mb data rate.
And you can get them in several lengths, so measure the distance to wire it, and make it look presentable. Add a little to allow for slack.
Here are some common prices. Link

[amanda099]

There are two types that you might run into.

• Cat-5
• Cat-6

If you have a modem and router that were made in the last 4 or 5 years, then either one should work.
Look for cable rated for 100-base, or 100Mb data rate.
And you can get them in several lengths, so measure the distance to wire it, and make it look presentable. Add a little to allow for slack.
Here are some common prices. Link

Jay,
Thanks for getting the technical data I require for the cable purchase.
That information will certainly insure I make no mistake with the purchase.
I have a Netgear router (Wireless Cable Voice Gateway CVG824G), I believe that it's rather a new one. But how can I know when exactly it was made ?

Amanda

[jayd512]

I just looked at that router online.
It has the same types of connections that I mentioned.
And it has the same connections that mine has... so if you need to, write down the types of cable that I advised.
You should be able to find them at any Best Buy or Wal-Mart.

[Lazydog]

Not to horn in on Lazydog's great advice here...

Horn away my friend.

[amanda099]

Network Cable or Ethernet Cable ? Interchangable ? Store clerk said they are equals . Yes ?
Amanda

[jayd512]

Most likely the same thing. So long as the end of it looks like an over-sized phone cord, you should be good to go.