[Problem with Networking]
Hi, was able to install Ubuntu 9.04 without problems. Ubuntu can get connected with Aztech model as well, going online. 100% = everything good.

But when I tried Linux Mint, networking was disconnected. Tried to copy the settings from Ubuntu, but it didn't help too. And it is difficult to have Ubuntu and Linux Mint together on the same drive. The second installation will over write the first linux os, leaving me Vista and one more Linux OS. Anyway, that is another issue.

My aim is how to set the networking properly today. Some details for my Aztech/modem setting:

Connection type: wired (although wifi is available)
AP MAC Address: 00:30:0A:1E:01:4A
WEP Encryption: Yes

IP Address (when connected via Vista): 10.0.0.6
MAC Address: 00:17:31:00:13:93

The above is what I got from the modem setting, accessing Aztech via Vista.

The following is what I got from Ubuntu networking manager:
Autoeth1
IP: 10.0.0.6
Broadcast Add: 10.0.0.255
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Route: 10.0.0.2
Primary DNS: 10.0.0.2
Some also not sure where to key in, when using Linux Mint.

What can I do? What should I do? Thanks.

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Added on May 3, 2009, 11:03 am[Q2, How to install Ubuntu and Linux Mint together with Vista]
I am using Vista, and I have partition C, D & E.
E Drive is my "play" drive. Nothing important in it.
D Drive = Data (super important)

So when I install ubuntu and linux mint, they go to E, which also because there are more empty space there compared to the other 2 drives. I always sellect install within windows using wubi.

But my problem is, if I install Ubuntu first, then later after I installed LM, it replaces Ubuntu. During windows boot manager, I could see all 3, but the other 2 Ubuntu and LM options both gives me LM boot up. If I uninstall LM, Ubuntu cannot but as it is looking for LM to boot.

The same if I install LM first, then Ubuntu later. How do I make all three of them exist together and play nice? Thank you.

This post has been edited by n8210: May 3 2009, 11:03 AM

[quote=Cannonfodder,May 4 2009, 11:12 AM]
Ubuntu and Mint are so similar that you should choose one or the other, no point in wasting your HDD real estate on both. Just go for Mint, it's basically Ubuntu+.

I agree, I am trying to get LM running. The main reason why I wanted to install Ubuntu too (for now), is actually to figure out how to configure my networking so that I can get online. Like I have mentioned, Ubuntu can get online after installation, but LM failed to do so. So if I can just have both of them on, then I want to see if I can learn the settings "transfer" the right settings to LM.

Thanks for the tips on getting LM and ubuntu together in one pc.

Not yet trying with wifi. Now using wired connection, eth01.

Hmm... couldn't find any step by step guide on such networking setups. It seems most people either get connected instantly, or they are setting up their wifi. Lots of info on those. But I am trying out with wired connection.

What should i do?

Hi Barra, my default gateway or router ip is 10.0.0.2. I don't know why it is 10.0.0.2 instead of 10.0.0.1. It has always been that way. I'm using 2nd hand, maybe the first person decided to change it, but I my believe is it is factory's default. I'm almost 99% sure. The model is DSL305EW.

Anyway, I think I roughly know what is the problem, but don't know the solution. It seems that whenever I key in the default ip, it does not save. It automatically changes to 0.0.0.0, so I get no connection. What's going on?