I need help to set up my ETHERNET

[vigilenteyes]

:confused: Hi,

I am new to Linux. I have a Clevo M400A laptop and running XP Pro and Linux. After installed linux, i tried to go online and it can not recognize any connection. It seems like i am lost. It would be really helpful to get some leads.

Thanks

[talkstock888]

make sure is dhcp or try your ip address

[vigilenteyes]

i tried the DHCP but it didn't work. However, i am a student of Univ. of Mass Dartmouth, what should i use as my IP address, is it the address of my university website?

[Chuka]

normally every computer is issued an ip address before they can connect to the internet through some server. Since you are on campus I am pretty sure DHCP assigns your ip address. suspect the problem should be from there.

[vigilenteyes]

I was able to get the IP address through my XP network connetion but it seems like the ethernet card, that cann't be recognized by the Linux.

[wshawn]

Give us the specs on the network card... Many of them are autodetected.

Could be a trust issue. Security level may help you. but first we have to make sure linux is NOT finding your card.

Check this link (http://www.viajes-abaco.com/m400a/)

Its for mandiva but should give you the steps you need to get started.

If you are using the ipw2200 WIRELESS card fedorajim has a howto on setting it up

Look what search turned up:
http://www.fedoraforum.org/forum/archive/index.php/t-59499.html