Thus spake Stephen Gran: > Thus spake Mike Atamas: > > I tried to install the drivers during installation. I tried to config it > > with both DHCP and by specifying the IP and it doesnt work. What should I > > do? > > > > Mike > > > > > During the installation, Debian will ask you to install some > > > modules. You REALLY want to install the 3c59x module (it should be in > > > the net section). This should initialise your network card. You can > > > also do this manually using modconf(8). > > > > > > Simon > Where exactly is it failing? Is it found at boot, or is it only a > problem setting it up with the external network? Take a look at the > output of dmesg - if you don't see your card show up, then you need to > compile kernel or module support for it. If you see it show up, but > can't connect, write back - I have an almost identical situation at > home, and I'll try to help you through when I get back there and check > how it's set up. > Good luck, > Steve OK - try lsmod - report back with the output. that'll let the list know if your modules are being loaded correctly. also ifconfig - that'll show your eth0 and lo settings. If the modules are loading correctly, then it may just be an alias problem - you may need to alias eth0 to 3c59x or 3c905b - I use the 3c59x module with no problem,in both potato at first and now in woody. Good luck, Steve
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