Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 18:45:09 +0100 From: "Simon H" <simon.hamilton@ntlworld.com> To: <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: NTL Cable Modem and DHCP Message-ID: <ABEOLCLBKCFMEMHDPKLMEEFLDBAA.simon.hamilton@ntlworld.com>
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Hi all! I'm a newbie to FreeBSD/Unix, and am trying to set up a FreeBSD box (v.4.5 iso) as a firewall/proxy/webserver type, connected to my NTLWorld (UK) Terrayon Cable modem. I have done a pretty standard CD install, with KDE included, and ALL distribution packages. I have seen some articles explaining how to configure DHCP with cable modems, but I cant seem to get it to work (after 2 days trying). I have rebooted the Cable modem to ensure that it works with the MAC address, but when I reboot FreeBSD it doesn't get the DHCP details from my ISP. In ifconfig -a it shows the device with IP of "0.0.0.0" and netmask "255.255.255.255" which I would think means its cant get the info from DHCP Server or something. I have 2 NICs on this box, with the private network NIC set to "10.0.0.10 255.0.0.0". The only thing I can see that might be wrong is the hostname. Does this have to be set for NTLWorld Cable modem connections, or is it gained through DHCP/DNS? Do I have to set the DNS Server details anywhere (host.conf or something)? Can anyone post examples of what files to configure (rc.conf, etc) to get NTLWorld Cable modems working. If anyone is feeling really kind, my overall goal is to set this box up as a Firewall/proxy for my Windows LAN, a webserver, FTP Server, CVS Server, QMail, and SSH. I can get all of these running ok I think, but the problem is IPFilter and firewalling. If there are any examples of good rulesets for this type of environment, could you please post them here too. I appreciate, any help I can get on this! If possible, please reply direct, as well as to the list. Thanks Simon H. To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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