Static IP setting stalls computer on reboot

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#1

Hello everyone, I’m having abit of trouble with setting a static ip address in opensuse 12.1.

DHCP works perfect, yet when I switch to static IP (say 192.168.1.13) and reboot the computer, the bootup hangs and keeps displaying my usb mouse and keyboard slowly but repeatedly after finding my nic (eth0).

I’ve set all of the settings for the gateway (say 192.168.1.1) and dns name server (same as gateway), and the hostname/domain name are automatically entered in Hostname/DNS.

If I reboot from the hang point I still end up at the hang point, unless I go into the BIOS and turn off the Lan Manager.

Once the Lan Manager is off it stops loading eth0 after 30 secs and continues on to boot normally. Then I can switch back to DHCP, turn off Lan Manager, and everything becomes normal.

Can’t figure out why it stalls my computer each time, but it is repeatable as far as my steps above go (done it about 7-8 times 0.o). Each repeat was also done in both the failsafe and desktop.

#2

So, I did not see you mention your desktop used. I do not know what you mean when you are turning Lan Manager On & Off, in your BIOS? If you use KDE, I would disable Network Manager and use the Traditional Method with ifup in YaST / Network Devices / Network Settings and would expect to use only a single network connection type like eth0 would be. Can you tell us more about your setup and how and where you have entered the IP address? What is your reason for using a fixed IP?

Thank You,

#3

On 2012-03-02 03:16, violation wrote:
> If I reboot from the hang point I still end up at the hang point,
> unless I go into the BIOS and turn off the Lan Manager.

What is that BIOS Lan Manager? never heard of that one.

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Cheers / Saludos,

Carlos E. R.
(from 11.4 x86_64 “Celadon” at Telcontar)

#4

I am using the GNOME desktop and I am using the traditional method. I am not entirely sure what it is, but I disabled it and it looks like it just turns the nic off.

I need a static ip to connect to my server via x11vnc/tightvnc/samba share/ etc…, and don’t want to look for the ip of the server if it happens to change sometime with DHCP.(doesnt happen often but lame when it does :P)

Setup looks like this in YaST/Network Settings:

Global Options
Network Setup Method: Traditional Method with ifup
IPv6 Protocol: Enable IPv6
Change Default Route via DHCP: checked or unckecked hadn’t made a noticeable change

Network Card Setup/Address
Device Type: Ethernet
Configuration Name: eth0
Statically assigned IP Address: checked
IP Address: 192.168.1.13
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Hostname: mymachine.mydomain

Hostname/DNS
Hostname: mymachine
Domain Name: mydomain
Change Hostname via DHCP: checked or unckecked hadn’t made a noticeable change
Modify DNS configuration: Use Default Policy
Domain Search: mydomain
Name Servers and Domain Search List: Name Server 1 = 192.168.1.1

Routing
Default IPv4 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Device = - or eth0 (tried both still no change)

#5

On 2012-03-02 04:16, violation wrote:
>
> I am using the GNOME desktop and I am using the traditional method. I am
> not entirely sure what it is, but I disabled it and it looks like it
> just turns the nic off.

Well, I have no idea what that bios setting is, but it interferes. Maybe
dhcp works because it is slower to setup. You should check the message log
when using static IP.

If all fails, set the DHCP to give a fixed lease.

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Cheers / Saludos,

Carlos E. R.
(from 11.4 x86_64 “Celadon” at Telcontar)

#6

hhow us the configuration you have now by posting he ouput of

sudo cat /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-eth0

And please post hat between CODE tags: http://forums.opensuse.org/english/information-new-users/advanced-how-faq-read-only/451526-posting-code-tags-guide.html

#7

The Lan Manager must be unique to the mobo. The mobo is an msi G41. Nevermind the Lan Manager because it shuts down the nic, and dhcp works while it is enabled. I can’t give the settings of my static ip because, after the bootloader, it locks up. With Lan Manager disabled, I have no hardware or nic info even with dhcp.

The following is the information requested, with dhcp on.

sudo cat /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-eth0
BOOTPROTO='dhcp'
BROADCAST=''
ETHTOOL_OPTIONS=''
IPADDR=''
MTU=''
NAME='RTL8111/8168B PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller'
NETMASK=''
NETWORK=''
REMOTE_IPADDR=''
STARTMODE='auto'
USERCONTROL='no'
PREFIXLEN='24'
#8

On 2012-03-05 05:26, violation wrote:
>
> The Lan Manager must be unique to the mobo. The mobo is an msi G41.
> Nevermind the Lan Manager because it shuts down the nic, and dhcp works
> while it is enabled. I can’t give the settings of my static ip because,
> after the bootloader, it locks up. With Lan Manager disabled, I have no
> hardware or nic info even with dhcp.

I would return that board if I could. :-/
Otherwise, look for bios updates.

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Cheers / Saludos,

Carlos E. R.
(from 11.4 x86_64 “Celadon” at Telcontar)

#9

My mistake for LAN Manager, it’s actually called LAN Controller. Anywho, I think my question may have been misunderstood. Forgetting the LAN Controller, just wanted to know why setting to static IP could cause the system to hang. I’ll just use the router to use a static IP. Thanks all :slight_smile:

#10

I can assure you that have stattic IP addresses (with ifup) on all the systems here. No problem whatsoever the last 7 years or so.

#11

On 2012-03-05 20:06, violation wrote:
>
> My mistake for LAN Manager, it’s actually called LAN Controller. Anywho,
> I think my question may have been misunderstood. Forgetting the LAN
> Controller, just wanted to know why setting to static IP could cause the
> system to hang. I’ll just use the router to use a static IP. Thanks all
> :slight_smile:

No cause whatsoever on Linux to hang. You hardware has something rare.
I have been using statics IPs on all my computers for many years, no problems.

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Cheers / Saludos,

Carlos E. R.
(from 11.4 x86_64 “Celadon” at Telcontar)

#12

I hadn’t tried to set up a static IP on the msi g41 until I posted the problem :stuck_out_tongue: On any other computer and Linux distro setting up the static IP works effortlessly. I will find another board (not as cheap :P) and see if that clears up the problem. Thanks for all the help everyone :), if I get the board within a reasonable time I will post back with the results.