comp.os.linux.networking

On 2008-04-10, sb5309@yahoo.com wrote:
> When I unplug the network cable from the modem, the server shows "eth1
> NIC down".
>
> When I plug in a Belkin G Wireless Router, the server shows "eth1 NIC
> UP 100Mbps".
>
> To the Belkin router (with 4 ports and a WAN port) I then connect a
> wireless broadband modem via its WAN port (supposedly up to 1Mbps) for
> internet access (wireless internet access, not wireless LAN). The
> Belkin is configured with the user name and password.
>
> I cannot access the internet via LAN. I am told the Belkin has a fixed
> IP 192.168.1.1, which I fail to ping from the server. A laptop
> connected directly to the Belkin port shows the router to have IP
> 192.168.1.1, and it has no problem accessing the internet.
>
> I am think of changing the gateway of eth1 to 192.168.1.1. But I
> suppose it is pointless if I can't ping the router.
>
> Could somebody help ? Thanks.

Is the address of eth1 set statically or by DHCP? Look in /etc/sysconfig
or /etc/network/interfaces, depending on the distro.