Eth0...Error

$hep · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 2:11 pm Post subject: Eth0...Error

How do I find out what the network card is listed as? Just thought I would make sure it was Eth0...
I can't get a connection...It was listed as Eth0 and was detected right away on the LiveCD...Just can't seem to get it to work now..
Its a router(staticIP/192.168.1.100)(broadcast/****?)(netmask/255.255.255.0)connected to a cable modem(DHCP)

Thanks for your Suggestions!!!
>$hep

BoZ · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 2:20 pm Post subject:

That information can be found with the command dmesg
Try: dmesg | grep eth

$hep · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 3:42 pm Post subject:

I get nothing when I try that...Probably cause it can't detect my network card...The LiveCD found it even to the brand(broadcom 440)
can I load the drivers from the LiveCD?

Thanks
>$hep

PS: I started a post in Installing Gentoo with more info then realized it needed to be in Networking but here it ishttps://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic.php?t=162846

ynef · n00b Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 69 Location: Lund, Sweden

It seems, I've read the other thread too, that you're missing the correct module ("driver" in Windows-speak). A google search has revealed that the driver you're interested in is called b44.o, so you should try the following:
As root, write "modprobe b44" (no quotes, of course). If you get an error message, post it here. If not, you should now be able to see the interface when you issue the command "ifconfig", and you should be able to configure it just fine. To make it come up every time, add it to the list of modules that are started at boot up for your kernel.

$hep · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:19 pm Post subject:

I get an error:
modprobe: Can't locate module b44

Thanks for your help!!!
>$hep

PS: Can I get the module from the LiveCD?Maybe?

Oh also when booting I see error modprobe /dev/rtc...Might this be related?

ynef · n00b Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Posts: 69 Location: Lund, Sweden

It's supposed to be in the kernel, so you might have to recompile one for your system -- then you'll be able to modprobe it.

The RTC thing is most likely not related, it's related to the computer's internal clock (RTC=real time clock).

A good way to learn about linux's features is actually to compile a custom kernel -- not only is it something you'll end up having to do sooner or later, but you can also find out what features are supported. Go to kernel.org, get the latest kernel you feel like trying out and then go nuts with the HOWTO to guide you in your quest for knowledge!