[olug] Cox is demanding DHCP

Jeff Hinrichs jlh at home.com
Fri Oct 19 03:43:49 UTC 2001


I was forced to DHCP earlier this year.  No way to fight it that I know.  It
hasn't been that big of a problem for me. YMMV.

-Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "LP" <linuxposse at home.com>
To: <olug at bstc.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 10:36 PM
Subject: [olug] Cox is demanding DHCP


> Who else got this email and is there a way to fight this?
> I called and refused DHCP, but was pretty much told to "Go f#$% myself".
> DSL isn't a option at this time.
>
>
> Dear Cox @Home customer,
> Our number one priority is to ensure that all of our Cox @Home customers
> enjoy fast, reliable high-speed Internet service. To help us deliver on
this
> goal, the Cox @Home Network Team is performing network maintenance in your
> area, which includes balancing network traffic needs and consolidating IP
> address space.
> Your computer has been identified as not using the DHCP protocol, a system
> designed to automatically update your Internet address information. To
> ensure optimum network performance for all of our Cox @Home customers, it
is
> important that everyone use DHCP protocol to connect to the Internet.
Below
> you will find several options to help you convert your computer from a
static
> connection to a dynamic connection (DHCP protocol). Please make the
> necessary changes (as outlined below) to all computers connected to your
Cox
> @Home service. After any network maintenance, any computers not using the
> DHCP protocol will not be able to connect to the Internet. The options
below
> will guide you through these changes. You will receive this e-mail for
each
> and every IP/DNS name that is assigned to you but not using DHCP.
> Your Computer Name (DNS) is: CX383423-G
> OPTION 1:
> If you would like to take advantage of an automated tool, please visit
> http://dhcpconv.home.net/. Before visiting this tool, please print out the
> instructions in this document to assist you if you have any questions.
> OPTION 2:
> For instructions on configuring your computer, please choose the
> corresponding link for your operating system. Before visiting these links,
> please print out the instructions in this document to assist you if you
have
> any questions.
> Instructions for Windows 95/98/ME:
> http://www.cox.com/service/CoxatHome/DOCSIS_W9x_DHCP.asp
> Before beginning, ensure you have your Windows 95/98/ME installation CD or
> Diskettes.
> Step 1. Click on Start, then click Settings
> Step 2. Click Control Panel
> Step 3. Double-click Network
> Step 4. In Network, click Identification
> Step 5. Verify that you have the correct computer name (above) in Computer
> Name
> Step 6. Click the Configuration tab
> Step 7. Select TCP/IP for the network card
> Step 8. Click Properties
> Step 9. In the IP Address tab, make sure that "Obtain an IP Address
> Automatically" is selected
> Step 10. Click WINS Configuration, select Disable WINS Resolution
> Step 11. Click the Gateway tab
> Step 12. Remove any numbers in Installed Gateway
> Step 13. Select the DNS Configuration tab
> Step 14. Select Disable DNS
> Step 15. Click OK on TCP/IP Properties
> Step 16. Click OK on Network
> Step 17. Your WIN95/98/ME CD or Diskettes may be required
> Step 18. Reboot your computer when prompted.
> Instructions for Windows NT:
> http://www.cox.com/service/CoxatHome/DOCSIS_WinNT_DHCP.asp
> Step 1. Go to Start
> Step 2. Click Settings
> Step 3. Click Control Panel
> Step 4. Double-click Network
> Step 5. In Identification, make sure your Computer Name (above) is in the
> Computer Name field. If not, click Change and type in your Computer Name
> (above)
> Step 6. Click Protocols
> Step 7. Highlight TCP/IP for your Network card
> Step 8. Click Properties
> Step 9. Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server
> Step 10. Click the DNS tab
> Step 11. Make sure your Host Name is your Computer Name (above)
> Step 12. Click WINS Address
> Step 13. Deselect Enable DNS for Windows Resolution, if selected
> Step 14. Click OK for TCP/IP Properties
> Step 15. Click OK on Network
> Step 16. Restart your computer
> Instructions for Macintosh:
> http://www.cox.com/service/CoxatHome/Setup_MacTCP_OS85.asp
> Some Macintosh operating systems (OS 8.5 & below) do not allow for DHCP
> usage. The instructions below are for Macintosh version 8.5.1 and above.
> Step 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. Click on the Apple Menu, move down
to
> Control Panels and select TCP/IP.
> Step 2. Click on the Edit Menu and select User Mode.
> Step 3. Ensure that Advanced is selected and click the OK button.
> Step 4. From the Connect Via Menu, select Ethernet. Other valid options
may
> be Ethernet Built-in, Alternate Ethernet, Ethernet Slot A1, etc.
> Step 5. Select "Using DHCP Server" from the Configure menu. Type the
> Computer Name (above) in the "DHCP Client ID" field
> Step 6. Click the Options button to bring up the TCP/IP Options window.
> Step 7. Ensure Active is selected and Load Only When Needed is unchecked,
> then click the OK button.
> Step 8. Close the TCP/IP control panel by clicking the Close box in the
upper
> left corner of the window. When the Save dialog appears, click the Save
button.
> Thank you for your cooperation with this conversion. If you have any
> questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at dhcpnotify at cox.com.
> As always, thank you for being a valued Cox @Home customer.
> Network Management Team
> Cox @Home
>
>


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