[Voyage-linux] Better network stability

[Darshaka Pathirana]

Hi!

On 02/26/2010 11:56 AM, Robert wrote:
> 
> I think you're right that static IP is the best option, however, I
> would still like to have a decent option for DHCP.
> 
> For instance (and I'm sorry for swearing) on my windows clients,
> they will recognise when the router-modem goes down and reestablish
> the connection once it come back to life, however the voyage systems
> on the same network do not.
> 
> I remember having this discussion a while back with someone and it
> was due to the fact that Linux, by default only tries to lease it's
> DHCP details when it first boots or has a network cable connected to
> it, not at any other time, is this correct?

Have a look at "ifplugd"[1][2]. It automatically tries to configure
the network if the ethernet cable is plugged in. 

[1] http://packages.debian.org/lenny/ifplugd
[2] http://0pointer.de/lennart/projects/ifplugd/

Assuming the system detects a "link down" when the router-modem goes
down and reboots it should help to solve your problem.

HTH && Greetings,
 - Darsha