Peter Horst wrote: > ...then checked /var/log/messages. > > I found: > > [DATE] obtunded dhclient: DHCPDISCOVER on eth0 to 255.255.255.255 port > 67 interval [NUMBER] > [DATE] obtunded dhclient: No DHCPOFFERS received. > [DATE] obtunded dhclient: No working leases in persistent database - > sleeping. > > Is this significant? The thing I don't get is that I just put (what I > thought was) the same software on 2 computers, and the old, crappy box > is fine while the brand-new one doesn't work. > > I really appreciate the help. > Run ifconfig -a and post the output. If your machine have Firewire, it may be that your NIC is not eth0. Also, double check your ethernet cable connections to this computer. Is the light on the router for the port this cable is plugged into lighting up? Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
