Hi, > > The network's DHCP server works with the FC3 box sitting next to the > > FC6 > > -- am just switching the cable. > > > > ifup eth0 gives me > > > > listening on lpi /eth0/00:0a:79:88:a6:d0 > > sending on lpi (same address) > > sending on socket/fallback > > NO DHCP OFFER RECIEVED > > Just a few quick ideas, at the moment: > > SELinux? > > Your DHCP server being configured only to provide an answer to some MAC > addresses. > > Does the network card work if you manually set addresses? power down the modem first worked. guess it remembered something thanks for your help!! shawn