[SGVLUG] DHCP Errrors Instead of a Login?

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Unless my memory is failing me this is also the typical dhcp port.  I am
not at my computer.  Am I mistaken?  Unless there is some kernel boot error
and given the scenario is a power outage, perhaps the dhcp server is just
down. You might try resetting the router or whatever has the dhcp server.
On Apr 20, 2016 1:26 AM, "John Kreznar" <jek at ininx.com> wrote:

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> Hart Larry <chime at hubert-humphrey.com> writes:
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> > ... Here is a sampling. dhcprequest ov 192.168.1.1.207
> > Hardware name gigabyte technology company ltd g4 1m es 2lg4imes2lbi bios
> f9
> > 6212010
> > dhcpd
> > dhcprequest ofv192.168 .1.198 on eth0 to 255.255.255 port 67
> > dhcpdiscover on eth0 255.255.255 port 67 interval 3
> > .
>
> Port 67 is bootp, consistent with the theory that it's trying to boot
> from a network.  You really need to enter BIOS setup and change the boot
> order.  Once done, it sticks.  Can you get a sighted person to do that
> for you?
>
> > Back again live: Even hitting escape, gave an unlimmited time to select a
> > kerlel, but I still don't know how to boot interactively?
>
> Maybe what you're saying here is that the escape is getting you into a
> grub boot window.  If so, just hitting return after selecting the
> desired kernel should commence the boot from hard drive.
>
> How did you build this system in the first place?  From a CD?  If so,
> that CD should provide tools for booting.
>
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>  John E. Kreznar jek at ininx.com 9F1148454619A5F08550 705961A47CC541AFEF13
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