Knetstart is a simple ethernet setup tool for RedHat Linux systems. It has an embedded DHCP client that can setup a network connection automatically with the help from a DHCP server. Knetstart will setup ethernet cards only; to setup modem connections, the Kppp tool should be used. It will work with all RedHat and all RedHat compatible systems such as Mandrake 6, and Caldera's OpenLinux.
Knetstart requires a maximum of three IP addresses to connect to the net. After a connection has been configured, Knetstart will automatically test the connection to insure proper functionality. An animated window shows these network connections happening, and will tell you if any connection is up or broken.
Knetstart is meant to be hassle free, and does not use dialog boxes at all. Instead a simple status bar and warning colors provide logical, intuitive feedback.
Version 0.7 - Added an embedded DHCP client. Connecting via DHCP is now very fast.
Version 0.6 - Fixed some bugs relating to DHCP.
Version 0.5 - Added a small feature, but rearranged the code to make it more Object Oriented and reusable. I feel better about it now.