bigron
08-02-1999, 07:01 PM
I just installed Linux on my machine and there a few things I haven't been able to get to work yet. This post I'll list my ethernet card. The model is the one seen in the subject. I couldn't find it listed as a supported card when setting up. I searched around last night and found an uncompiled driver for it (VIA Rhine (VT86C100A)) and followed the instructions. I got no error messages as I was following all the instructions. Then I tried to configure my ethernet card and the new driver wasn't listed. What may I be doing wrong?
Geoff
08-03-1999, 01:02 AM
You'll probably be compiling the drivers as a module, in which case you'll have to insmod it every time the computer starts.
The good thing is that your network card is PCI PnP, PCI cards are FAR less of a hassle to set up than ISA PnP ones http://discussions.linuxplanet.com//smile.gif
I am pretty sure linux can just probe the PCI bus and find out where your network card is so you probably don't even have to pass on IO and IRQ parameters, which makes things a whole lot easier.
That's all I can say really without knowing exactly what you're compiling (I've got cheapo network cards with the included NE2000 driver in the kernel), and I'm not sure where you're trying to configure it.