[olug] Cox is demanding DHCP

[Jon]

What Cox is saying is that once they change your ip you won't be able to connect until you get your new ip.  With DHCP they can change it and have your computer udpate itself.  Once they change it just call them and get new IP.  Or use DHCP to get connected and download new info from your home page at excite and switch back.  I don't know why every gets so excited about this.  Cox never made any secrets about why they wanted people on dhcp.  Just wish they would quit blocking my port 80.

-Jon W

On Thu, Oct 18, 2001 at 10:43:49PM -0500, Jeff Hinrichs 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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