Re: firmware: Davicom DM96xx USB 10/100 Ether ... (which package do I need for that Ethernet interface?)
Hi.
On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 07:57:36AM -0400, Albretch Mueller wrote:
> On 6/26/21, Reco <recoverym4n@enotuniq.net> wrote:
> > On Sat, Jun 26, 2021 at 07:22:36PM +0000, Albretch Mueller wrote:
> >> Are you sure I don't need any extra drivers?
> >
> > Depends on what you mean by here.
> >
> > Does dm9601 need a firmware? No, modinfo says it plain and clear.
> > Does dm9601 need some other kernel modules to be loaded? Yes, it needs
> > usbnet, usbcore and mii, but both udev and modinfo take care of that.
>
> So, basically, Linux is registering/handling that USB-RJ47 interface
> fine. What could then be causing some sort of impedance? How can I
> troubleshoot such issues more in depth to be able to determine to
> which extent it depend on hw or sw?
I cannot add anything to what I wrote earlier.
If it's OSI Level 1 - tinker with cables.
If it's OSI Level 2 - ethtool is your friend.
Reco
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