cable modem install on Linux
 

i've got ntl broadband, the modem connects to my computer via USB. i tried setting the modem up on linux, got it running on peanut linux with dhcpcd -d.

however on slackware linux and other distros i cant start the connection by typing dhcpcd -d. i don't know the reason but when i run ifconfig -a i don't see the cable modem there. on peanut the cable modem was assigned eth1.

how can i get the modem to work on other distros.




thank you

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

Forget it m8 - I spend days trying to get the stupid usb drivers working. Save yourself hours of banging your head against the wall :banghead: and get an ethernet card.

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

agree there , the only time i had a play with linux , red hat i think , i used ethernet and it worked no problem with no messing on to boot :tu:

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

Yup, another vote here for ethernet. It's virtually a no-brainer to get it working under Redhat.

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

Erm. Why?

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

Have you tried running netconfig as root?

But I agree with others, using a network card is far easier and more efficient.

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

are there any usb cm drivers for linux then?

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

Most distros come with some generic ones

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

I have not tried getting the CM running over USB, but I have had no problems getting other USB devices working under both RH and SuSe.
The drivers appear to be ok - but can be a bit of a pig to setup correctly.

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

didn't know that. I use xp mostly but have a dual boot with SuSe 8.2 - set it up using a nic straight away - nice 'n easy

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

I wouldn't even bother trying to get USB cable modem sorted. I've done it, but it's so much easier to just whack in a network card which linux gets straight away and then it's all go ;)

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

USB does work on linux, all other USB devices work, its just the modem.

Anyway, I'll switch to the NIC. Are there any other advantages of using the NIC other than its easier to set up.


Thanks for ur help

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

The modem probably doesnt work due to the driver for the modem you have (or lack of it) that doesnt work. Its got nothing to do with whether USB works or not.

Use ethernet :D

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

Other advantages? Less processor intensive.

Re: cable modem install on Linux
 

It make life a lot easier if you ever want to network your broadband ;)