Re: newbie network config

[Marty Landman <MLandman@face2interface.com>]

At 09:46 PM 2/12/2004, Jacob S. wrote:

> First, check to make sure you have the kernel module for your NIC 
> installed. "lsmod" will show you all the kernel modules currently loaded.

lockd / sunrpc / nls_cp437 / pcmcia_core / af_packet / unix

> You might also check "dmesg" for any output concerning your network card.

dmesg|grep eth gives nothing

> If, for some reason, the appropriate kernel module is installed but dmesg 
> doesn't say anything about which device it is, try an "ifconfig -a" to see 
> what network devices your system sees out there.

Just shows localhost at lo

Funny thing, I've installed fbsd and rh9 on two machines on my lan and they 
both found the nics. I find it ironic because they both older, 3com nics 
while this box has a relatively newer netgear in it. Anyway, what can I do 
from here?

Thanks Jacob.

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