kernel issues

f1uke · 12-06-2003, 04:50 PM

This is the first time trying to compile a kernel. Im trying to install the new 2.4.23 release and I get it installed, but cant get the comp networked, when i type ifconfig, i just see the lo device and cant get my eth0 config back. What should I be looking for when compileing the kernel to resolve this.

Thanks

h/w · 12-06-2003, 04:55 PM

try "ifconfig eth0 up" as root.

also, see if your driver modules (if you had built them as modules), are loaded.
for instance, i use a sis900 10/100, and i built them in as a module. so,if i ever want to use that, i would do a "modprobe sis900", and it will show up under "lsmod".

if you built the driver into the kernel, then see if it was recognized at boot time using "dmesg". do a 'dmesg | grep "eth"', and that should show stuff related to ur card. otherwise just go thro dmesg looking for anything related.