Re: Any incompatibility with Ethernet adapters?

[Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net>]

On 2010-03-22 13:23, Jason Filippou wrote:
[snip]
> Hi,
>
> 1. My motherboard is an MSI P965 Neo F and, as I didn't feel like
> opening my computer case and looking to find the exact model of the
> network adapter, I googled a bit and found the following here:
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130052
>
> "and the RTL8110SC LAN card offers unparalleled 10/100/1000 Mbps
> Ethernet connectivity."
>
> So I'm guessing that's my network card.
>
> 2. I mean that I am unable to even view my router interface from both
> my Linux and Windows partition and when I "ping" its default gateway,
> I get 100% packet transfer failure. However, when I connect with the
> same Ethernet cable from my laptop, everything works fine. So there's
> no trouble from either the ISP or the router. (my ISP actually
> confirmed that they're not seeing any trouble with my connection from
> their end).

Has this card worked for you with Linux in the past?  Or is this a 
fresh install?

> 3. Agreed.
>
> I was just phoned by a friend who advised me to look for updated
> firmware/drivers for my network adapter before I go ahead and purchase
> a new one. Sounds like a wise plan, I'll try it and update this.

Do that last.

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