How do I set up Linux to access the net?!?

[jadison]

I haven't been able to get Linux Mandrake 8 on my dual-boot system to access the internet.
I have Road Runner Cable Modem service, and a Toshiba PCX1100U Cable Modem w/USB & NIC connectivity.

I'm running WinME on the same system, and I've obviously been able to set up my internet acct., and access the internet, email, etc.

I've been to several Linux "Newbie" Sites, and have read through the How-TO's included w/My Linux distro, but haven't been able to successfully connect to the net.
I did come close however, but, I'll give the details on that later.

If anyone can give me a step-by-step procedure on how to connect my Linux Distro to the internet, I'll would be very grateful!

My NIC card is a SohoWare Fast Auto 10/100 PCI Ethernet Card.

Thanks in advance...

-=jd=-

[jadison]

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-=jd=-

[Mntsnow]

I'm no linux guru or master but I do know that in my mandrake box I had to manually configure the networking. First thing to do is make sure your NIC card is properly detected and configured correctly. Next would be to configure the network settings. (I always had to manually assign a IP as DHCP never works right for me) and make sure the settings are bound to "eth0" which is the default for a NIC card.

I would personally not try to setup networking on the USB unless you can find step by step instructions for it....as troubleshooting a NIC is much easier than USB in linux.

[jadison]

I would personally not try to setup networking on the USB
My version won't support USB Cable Modem

-->That was the problem for me...I couldn't get Linux to recognize my NIC card: it's a SOHOWARE Fast Auto 10/100 PCI Ethernet Card. Based on the instructions I was given by Linux How-To's on how to install the NIC card, the one I have isn't currently supported. So, should I purchase one that's in the list, or should I peruse the net for a possible Linux driver for my NIC card??

[Mntsnow]

Personally spend 15 bucks for a "realtek' chipsetted nic's that are based on the 8139 chipset and you will be flyn in no time.

DLINK
Linksys
and just about any of the generic's now days

[otheos]

Yep, the Realtek is the way to go I think. No hasle, works out of the box. Once you install it make sure your system sees it (type kudzu) and then let it all work automatically (DHCP presumed).