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fookongmick

Dec 12 2004, 17:02

How do I get my Suse to surf the net. I am logged on to a router but I can't get any internet connection.

markjensen

Dec 12 2004, 18:44

If your router assigns your Linux box its ethernet info, then you should be able to browse without any problems. It's how I have my Fedora set up.

Oh, and...
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Dec 12 2004, 21:39

Does your router use DHCP? If so as mark said then you should just be able to browse.

fookongmick

Dec 13 2004, 00:52

Is it possible not to rely on DHCP because I would prefer to statically fix my ip address.

markjensen

Dec 13 2004, 01:55

QUOTE(fookongmick @ Dec 12 2004, 19:52)

Is it possible not to rely on DHCP because I would prefer to statically fix my ip address.[right][snapback]585091369[/snapback][/right]

Yes, if you want to set up your subnet, gateway, DNS servers, etc.

It's a lot more work that way, though...

Dec 13 2004, 03:44

My router always assigns my computer the same IP. Have Linsys model # BEFW11S4 Wireless - B

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