Gumstix usbnet problems..."modprobe" command unrecognised
 

Hi,
Does anyone know why the modprobe command wouldn't be recognised when trying to make a usb connection to the gumstix from the host.

>modprobe usbnet
or
>/sbin/modprobe usbnet

gives error saying modprobe not recognised, and yet you can "man" the command.
I'm connected over minicom via the serial cable, which is suspended in the background, and logged in as root in both...

I'd really appreciate any info.
Thanks,
Triona

is modutils installed ?

modutils...
 

When you "ls -l" /sbin you get a list including modprobe -> insmod etc., so I think it is installed yes.

so there IS a program in your PATH variable called modprobe.... but if you try to run it, bash says the command doesnt exist !!??

i dont understand how this could happen.

after atteempting a modprobe, run the command "dmesg" this is the kernel output, see if it says anying about attempting to load the driver.

is this an "out of the Box" install ?

all i can think is maybe you are using a distro meant for a 2.4 kernel, and you have installed a 2.6 kernel without updating to a 2.6 compatable modultils package. (modutils controlls loading and unleading of kernel modules)

please post as much info you know about your distribution...

(and run "uname -a" this should print out your kenrle version)