linux-backtrack-internet-configuration (note that it's based on slackware / red hat?) CONFIGURATION WIZARD netconfig eth0 MANUAL METHOD ifconfig eth0 10.0.0.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 10.0.0.255 up /sbin/route add default gw 10.0.0.1 eth0 SEE YOUR RESULTS ifconfig -a ip link wshow netstat -rn WIRELESS K -> Internet -> Wireless Assistant This will scan for wifi networks in your area and when connecting prompt you for your Key - you may have to choose "Ascii" if your key is in english Note that you have to right click on a Wifi Network and choose "forget" to clear the key Note: /etc/rc.d is where the configuration scripts are held