SDB:Setting Up an Internet Connection via Cable Modem with SuSE Linux 8.0 or Higher

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Version: 8.0

Situation

You want to set up an Internet connection via cable modem.

Procedure

1. Log in as root to the system and start YaST2.
2. Start the module Network card configuration at the menu entry Network/Base.
3. Select your network card.
   If your network card is not automatically detected, select Other (not detected). In this case, enter the suitable module at the field Module name.
4. Network interface is Ethernet and the network card's Device number is .
5. If you use a static address, click Static address configuration and insert the address in the corresponding field.
   If DHCP is used, do not change anything.
6. Press Next then Finish.

If you use DHCP, you might need to enter the host name as assigned by the provider in the field dhclient_hostname_option in Yast2's menu entry System -> Sysconfig Editor -> etc.
The option dhclient_modify_resolv_conf must be set to yes.