[ale] The OdDesT lINuX prOBleM eVeR . . .

[ChangingLINKS.com]

Apparently, it IS using the module, however ifconfig only shows lo:

]$ insmod 8139too
Using /lib/modules/2.4.7-10/kernel/drivers/net/8139too.o
]$

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Wishing you Happiness, Joy and Laughter,
Drew Brown
http://www.ChangingLINKS.com

On Wednesday 14 August 2002 17:18, you wrote:
> I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) the card uses the 8139too
> module.
>
> # lsmod | grep 8139too
>
> If nothing's there, as root try:
>
> # insmod 8139too
>
> Then see if your card is recognized...
>
> John
>
> ChangingLINKS.com said:
> > How do I check that, please?
> >
> > (I have NEVER had to install the LAN card manually because I use a
> > RealTec  8139 which is "the" card. I am used to it being picked up
> > automatically  during install).
> >
> > --
> > Wishing you Happiness, Joy and Laughter,
> > Drew Brown
> > http://www.ChangingLINKS.com
> >
> > On Wednesday 14 August 2002 16:58, you wrote:
> >> Are you loading the proper module for the lan card?
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >> ChangingLINKS.com said:
> >> > I have a box.
> >> >
> >> > 1. I installed RedHat 7.3 on the box. Everything works.
> >> >
> >> > 2. I installed Windows 98 on the box. Everything works.
> >> >
> >> > 3. I think I installed RedHat 7.2 on the box in the past. Everything
> >>
> >> worked.
> >>
> >> > 4. I recently installed RedHat 7.2 on the box. LAN card did not get
> >>
> >> detected.
> >>
> >> > 5. I switched LAN cards to a 3com card. LAN card did not get
> >>
> >> detected.
> >>
> >> > 6. I re-installed RedHat 7.2 on the box. LAN card did not get
> >>
> >> detected.
> >>
> >> > 7. I took the RedHat 7.2 drive and put it in a DIFFERENT box.
> >> >    Kudzu detected everything. Everything works fine.
> >> >
> >> > 8. I put the RedHat 7.2 drive back in the original box.
> >> >    Kudzu detected everything BUT the LAN card.
> >> >
> >> > Can anyone tell me how to get the LAN card recognized?
> >> > --
> >> > Wishing you Happiness, Joy and Laughter,
> >> > Drew Brown
> >> > http://www.ChangingLINKS.com
> >> >
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