Networking problems.

velan · 04-28-2004, 04:19 AM

I want to configure IP address for my Debian woody3.0r2. after editing the file /etc/networking/interfaces I tried to open the file /etc/resolv.conf and the file was not there. Then I put /etc/init.d/networking restart, it said eth0: No such a file or device. Why? Iam using the same network configs in Redhat and Windows. where is the Problem?

hw-tph · 04-28-2004, 05:44 AM

Have you loaded the driver module for your network card? Try modprobe <modulename>, like this: modprobe 8139too.

If you can load the module that way, simply add it to /etc/modules and the module will be loaded automatically on boot.

Håkan

velan · 04-28-2004, 05:49 AM

What is "8130too"? What shud I give for my eth0 ethernet card?

hw-tph · 04-28-2004, 06:14 AM

8139too is just an example. It is a driver module that supports network interfaces based on the Realtek 8139 chipset, and you will in a similar way need a driver module for your network interface.

What sort of a network interface do you have? Is it a PCI network card or built-in on the motherboard? The command lspci (run as root) usually provides some information if you don't know - look for an "Ethernet controller" in the lspci output.

Håkan

velan · 04-28-2004, 07:28 AM

It's PCI Lan Card. I Model : Intel Pro 10/100. Now what shud I do?

hw-tph · 04-28-2004, 08:13 AM

Try loading the eepro100 driver: modprobe eepro100, then restart networking using /etc/init.d/networking restart. If the eepro100 module works, simply add that on a new line in /etc/modules.

There is also another driver module for Intel Pro/100 cards, called e100. If the eepro100 module doesn't work, try modprobing e100 instead (and of course - if it works, add it to
/etc/modules).

Håkan

eXtremal · 04-25-2005, 02:30 PM

Hi, I got a similar problem. When I type "ipconfig eth0 up", the OS puts "eth0: unknown interface: nu such device".
I put "lspci" and the ethernet controller is "nVidia Corporation nForce2 Ethernet Controller (rev a1)". what module i have to use?.
Sorry by my english, I`m from Argentina.

hw-tph · 04-25-2005, 07:03 PM

Don't worry about your english, most of us aren't native English speakers either. Oh, and welcome to LQ.

The network device provided by the nforce2 chipset works using the forcedeth kernel module. Note that this is only included in "vanilla" kernels (official kernel.org source) 2.6.3 and later. If you use an earlier kernel you will have to build the module outside the kernel tree or patch the kernel source and build it. The easiest way is most likely to upgrade to a current kernel that has forcedeth support.

Håkan

talat · 02-22-2007, 09:19 AM

hi guys

i am facing the same problem but on Centos 4.3 and my network adapter is Marvel Yukon 88E8038 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (rev 14).Can u guys tell me what module name i must use in my modprobe <modulename> cmd.

Thanks & Regard
Talat

deepclutch · 02-22-2007, 09:59 AM

^^ try

Code:

modprobe marvell

though u may try newer kernels for better support.

talat · 02-23-2007, 06:18 PM

Dear deepclutch

It gives me following msg

FATAL : module marvell not found

any other clue

Regard
Talat

deepclutch · 02-24-2007, 04:53 PM

@talat:your solution is to get a newer kernel with marvell card support in built afaik kernel 2.6.18 > are supporting it.I use Debian Linux and i can sure modprobe marvel without any problems.so get yourself the new kernel.either compile yourself.OR get an rpm for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4u3 kernel rpm from http://atrpms.net and you know how to install it?(rpm -ivh kkk.rpm)

talat · 02-25-2007, 11:24 AM

Thanks deepclutch

I will surely try this.Again thanks