Not configured to listen on any interfaces: (

XunilNewb · 01-30-2005, 03:31 PM

When I try to start dhcp on my core 1 box, it fails - with the message...

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not configured to listen on any interfaces

I think I'm correct in the assumption that something must be missing from my dhcpd.conf file, the question is; What?

batty_professor · 01-31-2005, 06:44 PM

Core does have some hardware issues in this respect. Has this worked before?

XunilNewb · 02-02-2005, 06:20 AM

No, I haven't had dhcp working yet. Is there a possability that this is a firewall issue? Where can I find documentation regarding the "known hardware issues? Perhaps there is a Linux distro better suited to my networking needs?

batty_professor · 02-02-2005, 07:49 AM

If you're trying to use an old 3Com 10/100 card, it's not supported somehow. I had the same issue with mine at one time. A newer networking card will do fine. Preferrably a different brand. I don't know what it is about it, I fought the thing for a week when I first tried it. I thought it was me.

XunilNewb · 02-02-2005, 04:25 PM

Cheers, I'll check the card, I have an old realtec nic lying around somewhere. Come to think of it I have two realtec nics, I'll stick one in the xp box if it comes to that.

Skie · 02-02-2005, 06:34 PM

If switching the card doesn't help, then please run "ifconfig -a" as root and paste the results here.

XunilNewb · 02-03-2005, 03:59 PM

Aaaaaargh! May the festering souls of those responsible rot in hell for ever :4-angerma

Well, may they at least suffer hours of trying to configure dhcp on an FC1 box only to realise that there's a 3com NIC inside...

That's right, a 3com - well I'm back to the drawing board now (using those realtek cards). Btw, does anyone know of any FC1 issues with realtek cards? I think mine are pretty old, so if I need to d/l drivers I might have a challenge on my hands.

batty_professor · 02-03-2005, 06:06 PM

Try the realtec, if you aren't online in 10 minutes, you're probably wasting time. The network configuration wizard in FC should walk you through the installation and configuration in minutes.

batty_professor · 02-03-2005, 10:07 PM

And if I'm not mistaken, didn't I touch on this here. ip addressing & dhcp distro building I was hoping to save you the time and frustration at that time.

01-31-2005, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
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02-02-2005, 06:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
XunilNewb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 30 OS: Fedora Core 1, Win XP	No, I haven't had dhcp working yet. Is there a possability that this is a firewall issue? Where can I find documentation regarding the "known hardware issues? Perhaps there is a Linux distro better suited to my networking needs? __________________ Don't worry Scoob, I don't think Thelma literally meant IPtables!

02-02-2005, 07:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	If you're trying to use an old 3Com 10/100 card, it's not supported somehow. I had the same issue with mine at one time. A newer networking card will do fine. Preferrably a different brand. I don't know what it is about it, I fought the thing for a week when I first tried it. I thought it was me. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

02-02-2005, 04:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
XunilNewb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 30 OS: Fedora Core 1, Win XP	Cheers, I'll check the card, I have an old realtec nic lying around somewhere. Come to think of it I have two realtec nics, I'll stick one in the xp box if it comes to that. __________________ Don't worry Scoob, I don't think Thelma literally meant IPtables!

02-02-2005, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	If switching the card doesn't help, then please run "ifconfig -a" as root and paste the results here. __________________

02-03-2005, 03:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
XunilNewb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 30 OS: Fedora Core 1, Win XP	Aaaaaargh! May the festering souls of those responsible rot in hell for ever :4-angerma Well, may they at least suffer hours of trying to configure dhcp on an FC1 box only to realise that there's a 3com NIC inside... That's right, a 3com - well I'm back to the drawing board now (using those realtek cards). Btw, does anyone know of any FC1 issues with realtek cards? I think mine are pretty old, so if I need to d/l drivers I might have a challenge on my hands. __________________ Don't worry Scoob, I don't think Thelma literally meant IPtables!

02-03-2005, 06:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Try the realtec, if you aren't online in 10 minutes, you're probably wasting time. The network configuration wizard in FC should walk you through the installation and configuration in minutes. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

02-03-2005, 10:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	And if I'm not mistaken, didn't I touch on this here. ip addressing & dhcp distro building I was hoping to save you the time and frustration at that time. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458