Edit /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 and /etc/sysconfig/network It is possible that these files exist at another location as per the Corel distro, maybe not. Then run "ifup eth0". > I have looked over the howto guide but I cant make much of it Read it again. And use a search engine, deja.com is a good source if looking for help. nitesh.