RTL8169 driver install help

shadow11 · 06-04-2006, 10:41 PM

I'm noob to Linux. Please help!
I'm running under FC4 and try to install driver for my built-in NIC RTL8169.
I read other posts regarding the issue. I tried /sbin/modprobe r8169 which don't return anything. But /sbin/modprobe /lib/modules/2.6.12-1.1447_FC4/kernel/drivers/net/r8169.ko returns module not found even though the file exist.

If someone able to install and make the card work, please post your solution.

Thanks,

nadroj · 06-04-2006, 10:49 PM

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I tried /sbin/modprobe r8169 which don't return anything.

if modprobe is successful it shouldnt display anything. after you modprobe, do 'ifconfig eth0 up'. if your connecting through a router, itll most likely work from there.

mimithebrain · 06-04-2006, 10:51 PM

in linux, a blank line returned means it works.

just use ifconfig to configurate your device, or use the existing Fedora Core tools in place.

Optionaly, you can shove r8169 into the /etc/modules.conf so it starts automatically, or simply use the existing hardware installation GUI.

Electro · 06-05-2006, 12:13 AM

After you got it loaded type ifconfig. It should give you eth0 in the list. If it does, then you can type `service network start` as root. If you have not change any network settings, it should assume that you want it to get IP address automatically. If it does not, you have to load up the network utility to configure your network. Unfortunately, you have to use GUI because they (Redhat) do not think of making a CLI program.