'Damn Small Linux' and internet problems

[SiRK]

Just got 'Damn Small Linux' up and running but i dont have the internet. So far im liking Linux but not having the internet on it is annoying.

I have cable internet and the only thing i know about it is that it says "terayon TJ615"

I've only been using linux for 3 hours so i dont really know what im doing.

I've been searching google and none of the results help.

Whats it going to take to get the internet up and running?

[ArcticFox]

Are you using the modem through an NIC, or USB? I'd avoid the USB option at all costs, but that's just me.

[SiRK]

Yeah I'm using USB.

[ArcticFox]

That, my freind, is probably your problem. Switch to a normal patch cable and your troubles should go away.

[HeadBand]

also if you are not using a router you might have to unplug your modem and plug it in again...thats what i had to do every time i switched os before i got my router

[Xtreeme]

Should shut down pc first. THen turn modem off and then back on again.

[Epyon9283]

Originally posted by HeadBand
also if you are not using a router you might have to unplug your modem and plug it in again...thats what i had to do every time i switched os before i got my router

I only had to do that when switching computers. The modem latches on to a MAC address which really should remain the same no matter what OS you boot.

[SiRK]

Still no internet. Maybe I'll switch to a more documented and mainstream version.

On a side note, do most linux versions have the "Kill Client" option for applications? I'm lovin' that....

[ArcticFox]

Kill Client? What's that? You mean like CTL-ALT-DEL/force quit in the Windows world? Hey gimme some slack it's been a while since I used Linux.

....shows you how much I know tee hee

[Sixpac_XP]

Did you make sure your USB nic card is working ok? Any link lights on the USB NIC?

I am not sure but I have a feeling that that Distro doesnt' support USB devices.. but not sure. Might wanna check that out.