[linux-help] Re: dhcp client question

["gLaNDix (Jesse Kaufman)" <glandix@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 1. In Linux, ifconfig shows the state of your ethernet connections.  Does BSD 
> have this?

yup, and everything looks fine when the connection dies

> 2. In Linux, dhcpcd will often re-establish a lost connection.  Does BSD have 
> this?

not really sure about this one...  if i unplug the modem and plug it back
in, i can ping and everything w/o changing anything on the computer (which
further supports my theory that it's got nothing to do w/ the computer)

> 3. Both of the cable modems I have used (both surfboards) have an inquiry 
> function that can be looked at by browsing to
> 192.168.100.1.  From there you can look at the signal strength, noise ratio, 
> and lots of other goodies.  Does this work on your
> modem?

I'd have to look at the manual, but i don't believe there is this
feature...

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