just open the console and type in

nslookup www.yahoo.com

it should print a long list of ip addresses.

DHCP is a protocol to get the network configuration for your running
machine.
Like ip , netmask,dns and gateway.

John

Luis Moreira wrote:

>Hi John
>this nslookup utility does it run on Linux or windows ?
>I don't know what DHCP is. How can I check if I am using DHCP?
>Thanks
>        Luis
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>try to use:
>
>1) nslookup www.yahoo.com
>to determine what problems you are having.
>Are you using DHCP?
>
>John
>
>Luis Moreira wrote:
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>
>
>>Hi Guys
>>I am giving my first steps into Linux using the Knoppix booting from a CD.
>>everything is working OK but I can not configure it to access the internet.
>>I have a 3COM network card and a cable modem connected to it. I live in the
>>UK and my provider is Telewest.
>>bearing in mind, I just started does any one have any ideas.
>>thanks
>>best regards
>>               Luis
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