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From: Mariusz Potocki <potok@friko.onet.pl>
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On 20-Nov-97 Bexbox wrote:
>Hi , I have installed FreeBSD on my computer, the installation is corect
>but now I want to setup my internet connection, I have a cable modem
>with a fix IP . Can you help me setup my network please?

Install DHCP from ports or packages first.

>Another question, If I boot in dos mode , can I telnet to my freebsd box
>?

No. If you run DOS then FreeBSD is down and vice versa (assuming that both are
on this same machine).

>
>          THanks a lot!!

Mariusz

        "verba volant,
                scripta manent"