When I run if config, there is an entry for eth0 and
l0, as there should be, lsmod has an entry for 3c509
(my old 3-com card), and I can ping localhost
successfully. However, netstat shows an error on
eth0, I can't ping my other computer, and there is no
green light above the cable from the machine I am
trying to fix. Any ideas? I wonder if my 3c509 card
works OK for the round co-ax plug but not for the 10
base-T plug.
Thanks
--- Brian Lavender <brian@brie.com> wrote:
> If the modprobe of the module that supports your
> card
> is successful, then your card works. Next test is to
> ifconfig
> your card, and then ping it. After that, ping your
> gateway.
>
> This is the manual way. The ethernet HOWTO has
> details regarding
> the modprobe of your card.
>
> To verify the ethernet module is loaded that
> supports your card try
>
> # lsmod
>
> and look for something like ne2000, 3c509, tulip, or
> one of the other
> ethernet drivers. It helps to know what kind of card
> you have. then try
>
> # ifconfig
>
> to see if an eth0 device comes up showing
> configuration information.
>
>
> If you have to buy a new 10 Mbps NIC card, buy a
> D-Link. It uses the
> ne2000 driver. I have seen them for as low as $7 as
> Fry's. I bought a few
> of the Linksys 10/100 cards for $30. THey have the
> tulip chip in them,
> but I think they changed chips now. But Linksys is
> one of the companies
> which acknoledges Linux, and indicates whether their
> cards work with
> it. THeir website indicates which drivers to use.
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 03, 1999 at 10:59:40PM -0800, Webb
> Sprague wrote:
> > Is there a Linux tool for verifying that hardware
> is
> > working properly? I think my NIC is down, but I
> just
> > installed and the probe went fine, so I would like
> to
> > check before getting a new one. If I do have to
> buy
> > another, can someone recommend a reliable 10 Mbs
> card?
> > Thanks.
>
> --
> Brian Lavender
> http://www.brie.com/brian/
>
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