Networking :: how to connect to the internet?

Is pump already running? Maybe boot with nodhcp or run `killall pump` before doing the rest of the commands.
You could also try a static ip.
Does `ifconfig -a` show anything after you insmod/modprobe?

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sudo modprobe CDCEther
no responce - i got back to the default command prompt with this one.

fyi, no news is good news

If the CDCEther was already in dmesg before you ran modprobe, it's already loaded and there's no reason to run modprobe again. And if that's indeed the case that the module loaded without your intervention, it means the device will probably work correctly once it communicates via USB.

When I said to reset, I meant the bridge -- the cable modem or whatever you want to call it. It needs to reset. It's NOT a router. It has a specific sequence for using one of its two ports (cat5, usb). It will use one or the other and hold that state until it's been reset/repowered.

Unplug the other computer from it so there's *NOTHING* in the bridge's ethernet port. If there's a cable in it, it's going to try to connect to a computer using it -- that's its first choice. Then power off the bridge/cable modem by disconnecting its power supply or unplugging it from the outlet for a few seconds and then let it come back up. Then you can hook up the USB connection between it and your computer -- whether your computer is powered or not. If you connect it to your computer and then boot, the odds are -- if the ISP doesn't require anything else -- it will connect to the net without any further interaction. At least that's been my experience with DSL and direct connection to cable modems via USB.

If the ISP doesn't require any hands-on work to get an IP, you should be able to issue the "pump -i eth0" command and get an IP. If your friend normally needs to include passwords, etc., you'll need to get that all set up and then do the pump command above.

Edited... And don't forget to do the same reset when it's time to reconnect your friend's computer.

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Does `ifconfig -a` show anything after you insmod/modprobe?

its still the same as before:
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:2550.0.0
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX packets:6 error:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:6 error:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
RX bytes:300 (300.0 B) TX bytes:300 (300.0.B)

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you connect it to your computer and then boot, the odds are -- if the ISP doesn't require anything else -- it will connect to the net without any further interaction.

i did EXACTLY as u've stated here. but still sudo pump -i eth0 returns Operation failed. and no internet.

please help me further.
and no my friend doesn't log on and he doesn't have any password or anyhitng like that he only switches on and starts browsing.
also, be assured, i did unplug the modem completely and then connect ONLY my computer via the usb - with no ether cable at all on the modem. i did switch off and switch on. it didn't work. still pump gives Operation failed.
by the way, this modem has a telephone line connected to it. it works only if the telephone line is connected. but this is not a dial up connection. there is no dialing involved. and the phone is NOT engaged while internet is being used. i can make and receive calls on the phone.
does this make a difference at all? just thought i'll make it clear since u memtioned 'cable' modem.
help me get the internet connection please - now am loosing hearts

It shouldn't matter that the phone is connected, just whether other devices are networked through it. Are you sure the USB cable you've been using is good and doesn't have any kinks or shorts in it (have you tried using it with other devices or with your friend's computer)? What brand is the bridge (or cable modem)? Have you searched to see if that particular model is supported by CDCEther or if it has any problems?

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