Re: Problem with eth{0,1,2} and modules

[Wackojacko <wackojacko32@ntlworld.com>]

marc souaille wrote:
> Hi all.
> I have installed sarge on my AMD64. There is ethernet
> interface on the motherboard (linked to eth0 by the
> system) and I added an ethernet card (eth1). Then for
> some reason, I exchanged the card
> for another one, but the system still load the module
> (eth1394) for
> the old one (still assigned at the module level to
> eth1) and also (hopefully) the module for the new card
> (8139cp I guess). So I must set up the interface of
> the new card to eth2, which is not really convenient.
> How can I make 'understand' the system that the old
> card really does not exists anymore ?
>
> Marc.

I think the eth1394 module is for LAN over firewire and not a legacy 
from your previous card.  I compiled my own kernel and removed support 
for this feature as I didn't need it, but if you dont need it try adding 
the module to the hotplug and discover blacklists to prevent it loading 
automagically.  Also ensure its not been added to /etc/modules at some 
point.

HTH

Wackojacko