Re: [TCLUG:3337] dhcp and kernel 2.2

[Tom Cross <tomc@kendeco.com>]

On Wed, 13 Jan 1999, Ben Luey wrote:

> I can't get dhcp (client) to work under kernel 2.2pre6. I have redhat 5.2
> and the default dhcp and dhcpcd packages and from what I've heard they
> don't work under then new kernel. (I know the nic is working, because I
> can set my own ip and netmask and I have internal access, but not outside
> internet access (and I'm probably setting off warnings about unarthorized
> connect) Any ideas?

You need a new dhcpcd client.  

From linux-kernel:

> ...
> Also, those of you using DHCP and experiencing problems, can you try
> 
> <ftp://ftp.phystech.com/pub/dhcpcd-1.3.17.tar.gz>
>
> and let me know if it does NOT work for you.  (thanks, all, who've
> suggested
> phystech's clients).  If no one screams in the next couple of days, I'll
> assume it does work and send Linus a patch to update Changes.
>
> later,
> chris
>
> --
> Chris Ricker                                 kaboom@gatech.edu
>                                               chris.ricker@m.cc.utah.edu


I haven't had the chance to try it out yet, but from other people on the
linux-kernel list it sounds like it works.

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