Re: reconfigure network info

From: Rytis Sileika (rytis_at__NS--PLEASE-REMOVE-THIS_dr.com)
Date: 10/01/04


Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 09:57:40 +0100

Jason wrote:
> I am trying to setup a solaris box on my home network. I have a
> Linksys router. If I configure the solaris box with a static ip
> address and give it a hostname, I can get on my internal network but
> cannot get out to the internet (the router is connected to a DSL
> modem). I want to try and reconfigure it for DHCP and to then set the
> hostname using the following procedure
>
> http://www.rite-group.com/consulting/solaris_dhcp.html
>
> However, when I run sys-unconfig I no longer have the option to
> configure it for dhcp. It always prompts me for a hostname and
> assumes I want a static ip. I am guessing that it is retaining some
> information prior to the sys-unconfig command being run.
>
> What do I have to do to get it to start from scratch?
>
> Thanks

try to create /etc/dhcp.<interface_name> file and reboot the machine.

ps. <interface_name> is a name of your ethernet interface device, like
eri0 or hme0...



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