Re: ethernet/network problems in new sarge install

[Øyvind Lode <o-lode@online.no>]

John Anderson wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have just upgraded my server PC which is a Pentium
> III 1 ghz to Sarge.  The machine is used as a
> router/firewall for 2 other computers.  The problem
> that I'm having is I installed etherconf to configure
> eth0 used for the router and now it changes the name
> to minikerr.minikerr everytime I boot.  I go back and
> change it through the <hostname> command but it still
> resets itself after a reboot...
>
> Also, etherconf never setup my eth0 right so I
> eventually removed it via <aptitude> and configured it
> manually through ifconfig.  THe problem is that when I
> boot it configures both ethernet adapters for DHCP and
> my home network uses static addresses.  It did the
> same thing w/etherconf installed... :(  
>
> My 2nd ethernet adapter is for the cable modem using
> DHCP so no problems there...  If anyone can help me
> out I would be very appreciative!!!
>
>
> Thanks in advance...
>
> John
Hi

To change the hostname run base-config or change the following files 
manually:

/etc/hostname
/etc/mailname
/etc/hosts

I have never used etherconf but I think you will be able to solve tyour 
problem by editing /ec/network/interfaces

You will find a line looking something like this:

iface eth0 inet dhcp

change that to:

iface eth0 inet static

-Øyvind