Re: the missing firmware files are: bnx2/bnx2-mips-06-5.0.0.j3.fw

[Keith McKenzie <km3952@gmail.com>]

On 09/03/12 14:28, Joey L wrote:
> I am using an IBM x3650 7979 that i believe has a netextreme network card.
> On install of Debian Squeeze - I get the following messege:
>
> the missing firmware files are: bnx2/bnx2-mips-06-5.0.0.j3.fw
>
> does anyone know how i can get around this ?
> Make the network card be seen during install ? or after install ?
>
> I have located a file  bnx2/bnx2-mips-06-5.0.0.j3.fw in the debian repository.
> But do not know how to or when to use it ?
> thanks
> mjh
>
>
>    
Download the module, put it into /lib/firmware, reboot, & your card 
should 'just work'. (This is how I get my wifi cards working.)