On 23/06/13 13:12, Brian wrote:
Brian, thanks for the info, sorry I didn't check that before. Also, I've not downloaded the tar archive from the Intel site myself; I'd guessed that it not only contains the kernel module, but additionally any firmware binary needed for the card?On Sat 22 Jun 2013 at 10:21:22 +0100, Klaus wrote:Quick web search for "Intel i217-v linux" would have led you to <https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=15817&lang=eng&wapkw=i217-v>, there is a README and there are installation instructions.A quick /sbin/modinfo e1000e | grep author would have indicated to you that the kernel already has this module. Why send him off to get something which is already on his system and which he would also have to compile?
-- Klaus