[netcfg2] Static IP configuration problem [solved]

Shaika-Dzari · 2008-01-30 15:44:16

Hello everyone!

I need to connect to 3 differents networks:

- Home : dhcp
- School lab : static IP and dns
- School wifi : wireless dhcp

I have no problem at home with a simple configuration but I am unable to connect in my school lab (I did not test the wifi yet).

Some info:
- I must use IP 10.1.1.116
- The gateway is 10.1.1.1
- I have 2 dns adress to provide

I tried with this profile but I can't obtain any IP adress from the router:

CONNECTION="ethernet"
DESCRIPTION="A less basic ethernet profile, using static configuration"
INTERFACE=eth0
IP="10.1.1.116"
IFOPTS="10.1.1.116 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 10.1.1.255"
GATEWAY="10.1.1.1"
DNS1="192.26.210.1"
DNS2="192.26.210.8"

My rc.conf:

...
######################################################################
# Mod.
#lo="lo 127.0.0.1"
#eth0="eth0 192.168.0.2 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192.168.0.255"
#eth0="dhcp"
#INTERFACES=(lo eth0 !eth1)
######################################################################
NETWORKS=(ethernet-static)
#
# Routes to start at boot-up (in this order)
# Declare each route then list in ROUTES
#   - prefix an entry in ROUTES with a ! to disable it
#
#gateway="default gw 192.168.0.1"
#gateway="default gw 10.1.1.1"
#ROUTES=(!gateway)
#
...

Please help me, I need this connection to work at school with apache/php/mysql.

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Last edited by Shaika-Dzari (2008-02-01 15:34:51)

lilsirecho · 2008-01-30 16:00:28

The listings you have are confusing...it isn't apparent that the items are not commented out.

The static IP must have a gateway that is related to the same IP number but with ".1" as the last number.

Then you must remove the ! from gateway.

Then the DNS in resolv.conf is required for ISP connection.

I am sure that DHCP will not work with a static IP assigned.

Shaika-Dzari · 2008-01-30 16:05:55

Hello!

it isn't apparent that the items are not commented out.

Every line in my rc.conf is commented because I use netcfg2 to connect.
I'm not sure I understand what you want me to do...
Must I only remove commented before?

#ROUTES=(!gateway)

In my netcfg2 profile above there are the gateway, IP and dns settings.

Thank
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Last edited by Shaika-Dzari (2008-01-30 16:07:24)

lilsirecho · 2008-01-30 16:23:48

The gateway required for static IP must have the ! removed from ROUTES=(!gateway)

AFAIK you cannot have two gateways.

If you are using a router, it has an IP and it must be in the loop and usually defines an IP for static IP 's which is greater than the upper limit for IP assigns.

You may have to contact the DNS server for advice.

byte · 2008-01-30 16:35:44

lilsirecho:
http://www.archlinux.org/news/362/
http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=41897

lilsirecho · 2008-01-30 16:47:51

Byte:

Thanks for the info...wasn't aware of the new format...never a dull moment!!!!!!

Will withdraw from this post and regroup!!

tomk · 2008-01-30 19:34:23

Standard netwrorking advice: set it up manually first with ifconfig. That way you will see any error responses and you will hopefully be able to fix them.

Once you're happy with that, adjust the profile if necessary and try again.

Shaika-Dzari · 2008-02-01 02:07:36

Hello tomk!

I did what you tell me and I was able to connect with ifconfig.

This two command work:

ifconfig eth0 "10.1.1.116 netmask 255.255.255.0" up
route add default gw "10.1.1.1"

I hack a little into netcfg2 and found my error.

The line IP="" must be dhcp or static and must not be the Ip you want to use...

But netcfg2 gave me no errors so I think I will fill a bug.

Edit: http://bugs.archlinux.org/task/9423

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Last edited by Shaika-Dzari (2008-02-01 02:43:42)

iphitus · 2008-02-01 11:28:34

Thanks for the patch, will merge in next release.

Shaika-Dzari · 2008-02-01 15:34:29

You're welcome iphitus

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