Re: [cobalt-users] Cable Modem and a Qube :-)

[Kris Dahl <kris@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

on 1/31/00 10:38 AM, Bill Gunning at billgun@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>> I'm trying to use my @home cable modem to hook into my Qube 2 so I can let my
>> tower and my laptop hook up to the net.  I downloaded the info on how to set
>> up 
>> the Qube 2 with DSL so I figured it can't be that different.  I have all the
>> info I need like DNS servers, gateways and the IP that the DHCP on the @home
>> end gives to me no matter what computer I hook up to it. I have everything
>> configured right and this is what I have found:
> 
> I believe the @home network, works just like Mediaone Roadrunner, you
> will need to call up @home and give them your new Network Card Address
> for the Quobe (MAC Address), most cable modems are configured to work
> only with one specified MAC Address. I would call up @home and tell  them
> that you switch computers and give them your new info, but I wouln't
> mention the Qube by name.

I am running a Qube on a Cable modem.  All you need is the static IP that
they give you.  Even though your system is using DHCP, the cable modem is
actually assigning you a static.

On your work order in the information box you will find all the information
you need.

Note: snag all the applicable IP DNS information like what maps to 'mail'
and 'www' so that you can still use your mail account and management
interface.  They don't give you a FQDN for those services, and it isn't
documented anywhere.

-k