How to perform dhcp request?

[StickyBit]

Folks,

Can I use the ifconfig utility to perform a dhcp request in Linux, like in Solaris e.g.

ifconfig hme0 dhcp.

The above command will work providing the hme0 interface is under dhcp control by creating the file /etc/dhcp.hme0

I would like to install Linux (Redhat 7.3) and connect to my cable modem.

Thanks,

StickyBit.

 

[fluid11]

The default DHCP client in Red Hat is 'pump'. To obtain or renew a lease, try...

pump -i eth0

Most other distro's use 'dhcpcd'. To obtain or renew a lease...

dhcpcd -d -B eth0

To release a lease, try...

pump -r eth0
-or-
dhcpcd -k eth0

If your going to use 'pump', double check those switches, because I don't have 'pump' installed here. I checked the dhcpcd switches for you and they work fine.

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[StickyBit]

Thanks,

StickyBit