Re: can't get realtek NICs to work.

["nate" <debian-user@aphroland.org>]

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>
> Just installed a debian system. Used a CD to boot and downloaded
> the files
> from the net afterwards. Installation went well, NIC where working
> fine. Since I want to use iptables, I need a 2.4.x kernel. Compiled
> a new one, with support for 8139 realteks, the NICs I have.

which 2.4.x kernel? ive read of problems with rt8139 cards
on some 2.4.x kernels ..i also remember reading about a new
rt8139 driver(?) in 2.4.x in addition to the "older" one ..
try reocmpiling with another driver ..

i only use 2.2 kernels..rt8139 works good :)

nate