Re: Silly question: Where's eth0?
Dr. Jennifer Nussbaum(bg271828@yahoo.com) is reported to have said:
> I know this must be an incredibly dumb question, but i cant find my
> eth0 interface.
>
> I normally use a WiFi connection on my laptop, running Etch with
> Gnome. But i just brought the computer into an office, plugged in an
> Ethernet cable, and waited for NetworkManager to pick it up. And
> waited. And waited. Eventually i took a look at the Desktop ->
> Administration -> Networking tool, and there was not eth0 listed
> there, and then i ran ifconfig and eth0 isnt there either.
>
> My /etc/network/interfaces does have "allow-hotplug eth0" in it. And
> i am getting flashing lights from the plugged-in Ethernet port, so
> it's not a dead connection. Why is this interface missing for me,
> and how do i get it back?
>
The best way to fix this is to install the debian-reference package.
Chapter 10, Network Configuration, will answer all of your questions.
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