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root@screwd-by-reliance:~/dhcp/dhcp-3.0.6/client# dhclient -cf /etc/dhcp3/dhclient.conf

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Listening on LPF/eth0/00:a0:d1:b8:d0:79
Sending on LPF/eth0/00:a0:d1:b8:d0:79
Sending on Socket/fallback
DHCPDISCOVER on eth0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 5
DHCPOFFER from 124.125.208.1
DHCPREQUEST on eth0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67
DHCPACK from 124.125.208.1
bound to 124.125.209.176 -- renewal in 2794 seconds.

I had to delete the leases file (in /var/lib/dhcp3) once since it was throwing an error that the leases file was corrupt.

Since 2nd half yesterday I have been using Linux and always got an IP. I released and re-acquired to ensure that the solution is in fact working.. Will observe some more time and then convert this box into an access point.

cruisecontrol

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nascentmind

Cruise,
I tried with dhcpcd on debian with MSFT 5.0 and I did not get any IP. I verified with wireshark to check whether MSFT was present also. I have yet to try it out with dhclient though

pk_rulz

Hey Cruise

I did add that line in my dhclient conf but did not get an IP ...

By the way I use Ubuntu 7.10 ie Gutsy

Will try again n let u kno ... if everything is fine then ... my router ( almost a linux box ) will do the rest for me

By the way nascent I have tried dhcpcd several times with -i option and it did not work

pk_rulz

Hi

When I ran the command
dhclient -cf /etc/dhcp3/dhclient.conf
it just went into background and I got nothing on screen


Any Idea ... whats happening please try 7.10 n c wat happens

Hey Cruise can u post the contents of ur "dhclient.conf" file

hopper

Thanks cruisecontrol !!

was banging my head becaue of this problem. I am at hyderabad and was using (sharing) the airtel connection of a friend using my router, until the reliance people came along.
Not having the router work was really cheesy to say the least.
are the reliance people not allowing routers because they have a wireless router type modem for laptops themselves ?
othewise why the discrimination between wimax and normal (wired) broadband ?

cruisecontrol

Pk_rulz,

Sorry, I couldn't answer earlier since I was busy with a newborn at home.. Will try it on 7.x. if I get some time from diaper changing duties :-)

hopper,

I feel Reliance doesn't want consumers share the Wimax connections with neighbors.. and they must have observed such usage.. In fact I use my neighbor's BSNL wifi connection for all serious work since Reliance is very unreliable for any serious work e.g. connecting to office VPN to give a presentation over net or doing any collobarative work over net etc.

Another reason could be that Reliance might have copied their DHCP server config files from some University servers in the US where they apply different rules for different kinds of devices in the network. Since the network folks @Reliance are dumb, they may not be able to make changes such that the CPE routers work in their network..

sunil.nv

I got this SO CALLED WiMAX installed 2 days back and the best and THE ONLY GOOD THIS IS THE SPEED. I was all thrilled and got myself a WRT54G Linksys SOHO router. I have supported this product long time back but glad that the interfaces were fresh in my mind. I thought this is a PPPoE connection and did the necessary setup on the router.. Kaput!!! then I did a MAC clone from my PC to the router, changed the router ip to 192.168.1.2, SET THE INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE AS "AUTOMATICLY ATTAIN IP" and guess what the router got an 124.125.. ip address that it is supposed to..

Now 1 and the only 1 thing that amazes me is i no longer have to put my username and password to access internet... it takes it by itself...

Any suggestions on attaining an ip from this STUPID and USELESS modem bit quicker?? anyone??

Best Sunil

gpganesh

My Dynamic IP is restored back after one month of disconnection. They were unable to configure static IP in my area as there were lot of signal fluctuations. My case is wtith them as an R&D. Since the last 2 days it has started working. i am using dynamic IP now.

I have configured linksys router. Problem is whenever there is a power cut, my flat generator gets up in 3 mts. Meanwhile, the IP gets lost and i have to connect the chord to the laptop and get an IP by repairing, then log in and then connect it again to the router to use it wireless way.

Do you have any idea to avoid this step...... During power cuts its getting difficult.. can u help me.

pk_rulz

Hi Cruise ... Congo for the baby so its a gal or a boy ....

Well I dont care wat Reliance wants ... I care wat I want and I m quite sure with Linux being open source its definitely possible to trick any machine to think that it is talking 2 a windows machine .... U know even Microsoft site passed IE on Wine as geniune windows ... digest dat

And yes 3Comm routers can be re imaged with Linux ... google for open wrt ....

let us try together ... The humble GNU shook the MS empire ... together atlst we can crack Reliance ( that 2 with dumb guys)

Cheers
Pk
Ps: I am waiting 4 ur tests with Ubuntu may b u should try directly on hardy now... i will also be upgrading soon