Modprobe Issue

[JakeCatfox]

Whenever I try to use modprobe with 3c59x.o or eepro100.o, I get a message 
saying it can't find /lib/modules/2.4.5/modules.dep. What do I need to 
install to correct this problem? [note: I am running a 2.4.5 kernel].

-- Deven