Re: pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Steve Robbins
On Thu, 2 Dec 1999, Larry Clapp wrote: > Just by the way, you don't *have* to have three cards. I have a > setup vaguely similar to the one you've described, at least as > far as how the network looks: > >desktop machine (IP addr from DHCP) > cable modem --- hub -

Re: pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Steve Robbins
On Thu, 2 Dec 1999, Larry Clapp wrote: > Just by the way, you don't *have* to have three cards. I have a > setup vaguely similar to the one you've described, at least as > far as how the network looks: > >desktop machine (IP addr from DHCP) > cable modem --- hub -

network intermittancy

1999-12-02 Thread William Heindl
I am having trouble with the network going out on my IBM 560Z (300 MHz PII). I am running Debian 2.0.36, my eternet card is a 3Com is a 3C574-TX. I use the computer mainly in a docking port which provides 2 extra PCMCIA slots. The problem occurs whether the network card is physically in the lap

network intermittancy

1999-12-02 Thread William Heindl
I am having trouble with the network going out on my IBM 560Z (300 MHz PII). I am running Debian 2.0.36, my eternet card is a 3Com is a 3C574-TX. I use the computer mainly in a docking port which provides 2 extra PCMCIA slots. The problem occurs whether the network card is physically in the lap

Re: pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Larry Clapp
On Thu, Dec 02, 1999 at 08:36:55AM -0800, Richard Weil wrote: > I'm planning the following setup: > > - Dell Inspiron 7000, running Debian w/ firewall options > compiled into the kernel as the "permanently" connected > machine. > > - On occassion, a second laptop will be networked with the > Dell

Re: pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Larry Clapp
On Thu, Dec 02, 1999 at 08:36:55AM -0800, Richard Weil wrote: > I'm planning the following setup: > > - Dell Inspiron 7000, running Debian w/ firewall options > compiled into the kernel as the "permanently" connected > machine. > > - On occassion, a second laptop will be networked with the > Dell

Re: Error compiling PCMCIA modules

1999-12-02 Thread Drew Parsons
On Thu, Dec 02, 1999 at 05:13:30PM +0100, Raph wrote: > > Well, seems like you are trying to build a kernel package (that is, > standard kernel+modules). I do not remember well how this is done > properly, but what I'm sure, is that it is not the proper way to build the > pcmcia-cs package. They a

Re: Error compiling PCMCIA modules

1999-12-02 Thread Drew Parsons
On Thu, Dec 02, 1999 at 05:13:30PM +0100, Raph wrote: > > Well, seems like you are trying to build a kernel package (that is, > standard kernel+modules). I do not remember well how this is done > properly, but what I'm sure, is that it is not the proper way to build the > pcmcia-cs package. They a

Re: pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Glen S Mehn
I'm using a Netgear FA-410 that I accidentally bought for an old company. Strangely enough, it's 10/100, none of the dongles have broken (4 out of 4 in a year), it's supported by pcnet_cs, and seems to be pretty nice. I use it all over, and it has never compained. Works in slink and potato. And it

Re: pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Glen S Mehn
I'm using a Netgear FA-410 that I accidentally bought for an old company. Strangely enough, it's 10/100, none of the dongles have broken (4 out of 4 in a year), it's supported by pcnet_cs, and seems to be pretty nice. I use it all over, and it has never compained. Works in slink and potato. And it

RE: pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Charles H. Baker
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 If I were you I would get an old 486 ( http://www.retrobox.com for as little as $35 ) or PentiumI and put 95 on it and let your provider set up the dsl to it. This is what I did before Bellsouth came to set up mine. Then I would create an LRP boot fl

RE: pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Charles H. Baker
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 If I were you I would get an old 486 ( http://www.retrobox.com for as little as $35 ) or PentiumI and put 95 on it and let your provider set up the dsl to it. This is what I did before Bellsouth came to set up mine. Then I would create an LRP boot fl

Re: pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Heather
> Hi, > > I should be getting DSL service in a few weeks so I > need to get an Ethernet pcmcia card for my Dell > Inspiron 7000. Are there any pcmcia ethernet cards > particularly recommended? I use a Dlink that has been supported for a long time - it has been reliable (even under adverse hub co

Re: pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Heather
> Hi, > > I should be getting DSL service in a few weeks so I > need to get an Ethernet pcmcia card for my Dell > Inspiron 7000. Are there any pcmcia ethernet cards > particularly recommended? I use a Dlink that has been supported for a long time - it has been reliable (even under adverse hub co

Re: Multifunction cards functioning... er, multiply?

1999-12-02 Thread MallarJ
In a message dated 11/30/99 2:08:04 PM Central Standard Time, MallarJ writes: > I have a 3CXEM556B, which I can only assume is similar to your > 3CXEM556. > > I can use the modem and the ethernet port at the same time. If I > recall correctly, the secret involved going into the BIOS setup >

Re: Multifunction cards functioning... er, multiply?

1999-12-02 Thread MallarJ
In a message dated 11/30/99 2:08:04 PM Central Standard Time, MallarJ writes: > I have a 3CXEM556B, which I can only assume is similar to your > 3CXEM556. > > I can use the modem and the ethernet port at the same time. If I > recall correctly, the secret involved going into the BIOS setup >

pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Richard Weil
Hi, I should be getting DSL service in a few weeks so I need to get an Ethernet pcmcia card for my Dell Inspiron 7000. Are there any pcmcia ethernet cards particularly recommended? Should I get or avoid a cardbus card? Does anyone have experience with cards that are ethernet + 56k modems? Are ther

pcmcia ethernet cards

1999-12-02 Thread Richard Weil
Hi, I should be getting DSL service in a few weeks so I need to get an Ethernet pcmcia card for my Dell Inspiron 7000. Are there any pcmcia ethernet cards particularly recommended? Should I get or avoid a cardbus card? Does anyone have experience with cards that are ethernet + 56k modems? Are ther

Re: Error compiling PCMCIA modules

1999-12-02 Thread Raph
On Thu, 2 Dec 1999, Sebastien Kalt wrote: > Hello, > > I'm trying to compile the PCMCIA modules the Debian way. > When I use the pcmcia-source provided with the Slink distribution it works. > When i want to compile another version (3.0.9 from the > pcmcia-cs-3.0.9.tar.gz archive), if i put the

Re: Error compiling PCMCIA modules

1999-12-02 Thread Raph
On Thu, 2 Dec 1999, Sebastien Kalt wrote: > Hello, > > I'm trying to compile the PCMCIA modules the Debian way. > When I use the pcmcia-source provided with the Slink distribution it works. > When i want to compile another version (3.0.9 from the > pcmcia-cs-3.0.9.tar.gz archive), if i put the

Error compiling PCMCIA modules

1999-12-02 Thread Sebastien Kalt
Hello, I'm trying to compile the PCMCIA modules the Debian way. When I use the pcmcia-source provided with the Slink distribution it works. When i want to compile another version (3.0.9 from the pcmcia-cs-3.0.9.tar.gz archive), if i put the directory in /usr/src/modules/pcmcia-cs or if i just mak

Error compiling PCMCIA modules

1999-12-02 Thread Sebastien Kalt
Hello, I'm trying to compile the PCMCIA modules the Debian way. When I use the pcmcia-source provided with the Slink distribution it works. When i want to compile another version (3.0.9 from the pcmcia-cs-3.0.9.tar.gz archive), if i put the directory in /usr/src/modules/pcmcia-cs or if i just mak

PCMCIA problems ( system crashing)

1999-12-02 Thread NaNoFlaW
I have a Compaq presario 1685. I installed debian 2.0 ( hamm ) on it i configured the PCMCIA with the option i82365. When im runnig the module "insmod 182365.o" the system crash here the probe dump: INTEL PCI probe: 182365sl DF found, 2 sockets please i need help I read many times the HOWTO! Li

PCMCIA problems ( system crashing)

1999-12-02 Thread NaNoFlaW
I have a Compaq presario 1685. I installed debian 2.0 ( hamm ) on it i configured the PCMCIA with the option i82365. When im runnig the module "insmod 182365.o" the system crash here the probe dump: INTEL PCI probe: 182365sl DF found, 2 sockets please i need help I read many times the HOWTO! Li