[TriLUG] Fixed IP to cable modem?

[Donald Ball]

On Mon, 10 Dec 2001, Kevin Hunter wrote:

> What's the easiest way to switch from a fixed IP to DHCP client ?
> I've searched the how-to's, but have only found one method, which
> seemed kind of complicated.  I've removed linuxconf for security
> reasons.  Otherwise, I would have used it.  I guess I could
> re-install, but would prefer to learn how to get by w/o it.
>
> This is for a RedHat 7.2 install.  Every search of RH for help
> returns some gui based instructions.  Since I've tried to set this up
> as a secure server, I do not have X installed.  I prefer to learn the
> old fashioned way anyway.  There's more power in the command line,
> I've been told...

as root, run 'setup'. choose 'Network configuration'. that should be safe.

- donald