Trying to connect to a ntl broadband using linux (fedora) and am unable to talk to the NTL router. If i use the same system on a BT line no problems. Can any one help?

have you tried this website.

http://forums.ntlhell.co.uk/

Have u already set up the initial NTL connection?

Yes connection all set up using xp on laptop which works fine using obtaing ip address etc automatically using ipconfig found the corect ip address etc set those in linux no joy, Problem is made worse because its for a freind and there 30miles away but when the systen is connected to my home network (BT line) no problem

Going to try and set up using the notes I found on ntlhell thanks Aboardman

Strange...... are you connecting it with a USB or Ethernet cable, i always have more problems with Ethernet connection n NTL

John

Think it is the NTL cable router not recognising the mac address of the PCs network card.

Some Ideas, sorry if I'm teaching you to suck eggs:

Check for correct IP
ifconfig -a

Check for default route
netstat -rn

can you ping default route ?

Check DNS
cat /etc/resolv.conf

dig www.locostbuilders.co.uk

If USB check dmesg output for any problems with USB drivers etc.

Routers sometimes have mac address configured on the provider side so you are not able to swap it without the mac being reconfigured.

Could be any number of things but if you provide more info, we can try and solve it.

[Edited on 31/10/06 by flying_coffin]