Yes that is not true. You can have more than one nic use the same
module...........
On Thu, 30 Mar 2000, Charles Galpin wrote:
> I don't think this is true. I have used a stock RH6.1 kernel with two
> idnetical cards using a module.
>
> On Tue, 28 Mar 2000, Jason Bradley Nance wrote:
>
> > If the NIC's use the same modules you must compile that module in to the
> > kernel (* not M).
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Joe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 11:37 AM
> > > To: Red Hat Mailing List
> > > Subject: Installing a 2nd NIC
> > >
> > >
> > > I want to install a 2nd NIC (eth1) so I can use my cable modem but I can't
> > > get my system to recognize it. I know the NIC (3c515) is good since 1)
> > > I've been using it in my other system and 2) I do see traffic getting to
> > > it. However, I can't get the driver to install:
> > >
> > > /sbin/insmod 3c515
> > > /lib/modules/2.2.12-20/net/3c515.o: init_module: Device or resource busy
> > >
> > > I did add an entry in my /etc/conf.modules: "alias eth1 3c515".
> > >
> > > Meanwhile the 3c59x driver for my 3c905B loads up no questions asked.
>
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