cant connect to the internet on the limited edition 2005

mairajas · 05-19-2005, 01:44 AM

hi all !!!
i have recently installed the linux limited edittion 2005 on my comp. however i cant get it to connect to the internet no matter how much i try.
i am on a LAN.
my NIC is realtek 8139/810X family fast ethernet NIC( as device manager in windows shows it to be) but when i open up the comp it shows a RTL 8100 CHIP ... ...
i am using a ACER Aspire T310 system and the motherboard uses SIS chipset.
can ne1 please tell me whether the NIC is the problem

maxxflow · 05-19-2005, 01:55 AM

What distro do you have? Theres no distro called "linux limited edition 2005"...

mairajas · 05-19-2005, 02:18 AM

the distro limited edition 2005 is also known as Mandriva10.2 (formerely known as mandrake)

JerryP · 05-30-2005, 04:07 PM

I need help on this too. I have the same problem, Mandriva LE 2005 + Realtek RTL8139/810x family NIC = no internet connection. Windows XP never has any problems with it (I'm using it on a dual boot right now) and Suse Enterprise Server 9 didn't have any problem with it, nor does Mepis. Mandiva recognizes the NIC OK but no manner of setup connects.
Jerry

JerryP · 05-30-2005, 08:33 PM

OK, I solved it for my configuration. I went back to the install and it gave me an option which specifically suggested running a network config command (I forget the exact command). I ran it and set it up for a LAN and it worked when fully undated and rebooted.