Re: pcmcia network adapter periodic failure
On 18 Sep, Eric S. Johansson wrote:
> Problem No. 1: I'm using a 3Com 575 PCMCIA 10/100 ethernet adapter.
> depending on load, eventually the ethernet interface "goes away". The
> link light is still up but I cannot pass any traffic. when I force the
> error, I noticed that the interface has multiple overrun and frame
> errors. The error rates seem to be in the single digit range usually
> but the interface locks up all the same. If I eject and then reinsert
> the card, it works for a while and then stops.
I got this problem with this card when the card/laptop got too hot. It's
a problem with the card not working properly when overheated.
> go on. I want them to go off at the right time.
Good Luck! :) I've got a custom laptop based on a Chembook something
model and the cooling fans don't shut off either. I think it's a design
thing with the laptops.
> come up standard console mode and blank video when it's not being used.
/sbin/update-rc.d -f xdm remove should do the trick by taking xdm out of
the startup sequence.
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Douglas G. Phillips
ITS/User Services
Eastern Illinois University
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