yes the old kernel, 2.4.18bf2.4, gets an ip via dhcp. i use make menuconfig to setup the kernel options, so i'll run that again and add packet filtering, although the description of packet filtering sounds geared towards gateways/firewalls.
thx, p. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shyamal Prasad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 12:05 AM Subject: Re: ifup, dhcp troubleshooting > "paul" == paul miller <paul> writes: > > paul> Hello, I've recently compiled a fresh kernel (to get my > paul> audio working) and have lost connectivity. I have a sis900 > paul> adapter built in to my board and I configured the kernel to > paul> include the sis900 driver. The driver seems to be working, > paul> ifconfig -a shows eth0, but I can't get an IP. If i try > paul> ifup eth0, after a few seconds i get this: > > paul> 'eth0: Media Link On 100mbps full-duplex' > > paul> then it just sits there, so i ctl-c after a minute or two. > paul> Everything worked before I compiled my own kernel, what > paul> components/options may I have neglected in the kernel? > > Paul, > > What kernel version are you using? Does your old kernel still work? > Anything in /var/logs/syslog when you are waiting after the ifup? > > It sounds like your dhcp client is hosed, unless your old kernel no > longer gets an IP (which might mean the server is hosed). So, I guess > the first thing you need to tell us is if the old kernel works? Also, > I'm not sure about this, but you might need af_packet (the packet > filter) in the kernel...some one hit me if I'm wrong about this. > > Perhaps you could try to set a static IP and see if the box comes up? > Are you on a private LAN? > > So many questions..... ;-) > > Cheers! > Shyamal > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
