Kernel 2.4.3 Question

[twofoolish2b]

Does anyone know if kernel 2.4.3 has support for the 3Com 3c905B network card after you compile it? I know that after I compiled the 2.4.0 kernel I did not have support for that card. I even uncommented the the line for the card in the /etc/rc.d/rc.modules in Slackware 7.1 and tried doing modprobe 3c59x but still no luck. If it does support it I might download the new kernel. Thanks...

[XxMaCaBrExX]

You have to make sure that you compile module support in for that card.

[prince_kenshi]

Even pre-2.4 kernels have support for that card. I've had it working with 2.2.18. Make sure you have the newest version of modutils.

[Lorithar]

*grins*

When you build the kernel (make menuconfig or make xconfig ) you need to go into network device support --> Ethernet 10/100 MB support and either build the module for the card into the kernel or select it as a module.

I can't recall specifically which driver will work with this card, but the linux driver database should list it ... it's a very popular card...

[Aikidoka]

I think is the 3Com59x or something like that. Check the changelog for the new kernel, maybe there is a new driver for it in there.

[Helius]

It's the 3c90x.
I've the same card and all works fine... :D

[twofoolish2b]

Thanks guys I will recompile the 2.4.0 kernel with network device support and see how it works out. Thanks...