[olug] Cox is demanding DHCP

[LP]

YMMV????

At 10:43 PM 10/18/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>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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