[olug] Cable Modem

[tbrown]

Ok!  Don't they bring along thier modem?  I'm renting this thing think.   How do I make
sure i get one that is compatible?

Nate

David A Davidson wrote:

> There isn't really that much to configure. Make sure your network card is supported
> in the kernel. Most are already included in the kernel. Next you need to set up your
> gateway, DNS and ip information. Reboot your machine and you should be ready
> to go. There is nothing to set up for the cable modem. Since you may have an always
> on connection you may want to set up a firewall. You'll be surprised how often
> your ports may be checked.
>
> At 7/4/00 11:49:00 AM, you wrote:
> >I have ordered Cox at home.  I am wondering how to set up the modem for use
> >with linux.
> >I asked if they could setup for me for linux but they do not officially
> >support linux
> >I know that the cable modem will work with linux so i need to know how
> >it's done.
> >Can anyone here help me or steer me to help.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Nate
> >
> >
> >
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