Topic: Doesn't Recognize Ethernet Adapter

[cyclops08]

Hi. I'm changing my server over from SME 6.5 to 7.1, with a clean install. However, during the configuration, when I try to set the server up in server-only mode, it never prompts me to choose a driver for my ethernet adapter. The configuration screen skips right from the Select System Name window to the Local IP Address window. As a result my server is unable to access my network or the internet. I can't imagine what could be wrong since my server was working perfectly under SME 6.5.

The computer does recognize that I have an ethernet adapter, because when I select server and gateway mode, the computer tells me that I can't do it because I only have one ethernet adapter.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

[bpivk]

Well telling us what NIC you use would be a great start.

[cyclops08]

I'm using a Dlink PCI 10/100 Network Adapter

[bpivk]

I had some problems using dlink adapter on SME7. Could you please write the model (eg. DGE-528T, DGE-530).

[cyclops08]

It's the DGE-530

[bpivk]

This card isn't compatible with SME. I checked a little and found out that it works on kernel 2.4 as for kernel 2.6 .....
 

Works with kernel2.6 sklin98 driver - some strange messages and only 22MB/s (netio)

I found this on http://www.linuxcompatible.org webpage.

You should consider buying a different NIC. They are really cheap.

[pfloor]

This card isn't compatible with SME. I checked a little and found out that it works on kernel 2.4 as for kernel 2.6 .....
 

Works with kernel2.6 sklin98 driver - some strange messages and only 22MB/s (netio)

I found this on http://www.linuxcompatible.org webpage.

You should consider buying a different NIC. They are really cheap.

*Some* DGE-530T cards work fine with SME7.  I have been using them in 3 servers for almost a year without any problems.  See this bug for details.

http://bugs.contribs.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1634

[cyclops08]

Okay, thanks a lot then. At least now I know what is causing the problem, so I probably will just buy another NIC. Are there any other brands that I should watch out for? I'll probably get either a Linksys LNE100TX or an Intel.

[bpivk]

Well i had huge problems with realtec NIC's. I had kernel panics every day. Now i use DGE-528T and it works quite well. And they say that intels are good as well.

[william_syd]

Well i had huge problems with realtec NIC's. I had kernel panics every day. Now i use DGE-528T and it works quite well. And they say that intels are good as well.

What chipset is on that ?

[bpivk]

It is based on the R8169 drivers (Realtek RTL8169).

[cyclops08]

I just found the box for my networking card. the model number is actually DFE-530TXS. Does this make a difference? Anyways i think the new NIC i'm going to buy is the SMC 1244TX, which I can get at a local computer store for 10 bucks. Does anyone know if this one will work?

Thanks a lot. you guys are great

[cyclops08]

I just bought and installed a Linksys 100TX NIC and I'm having the exact same problem. I even reinstalled SME but to no avail. I'm going to try installing SME 7.0 to see if I have the same problem.

[william_syd]

I just bought and installed a Linksys 100TX NIC and I'm having the exact same problem. I even reinstalled SME but to no avail. I'm going to try installing SME 7.0 to see if I have the same problem.

Don't rely on the name/model of the card.

Have a look at the actual chip on the card.

Maybe try a different pci slot ?

[p-jones]

I keep repeatedly seeing references to Realtek NICS causing problems. I have used untold 8139 NICs and never had any significant issues.

Sure they are not as smart as Intels and some others with onboard processing but the most significant issues I have ever had has been with Windows where they dont auto-negotiate the speed with the switch too well. Nailing them up at 100Mb full duplex sorts that out.

Using them with SME V6 & V7 and also various versions of IPCop and FC5 they have never cause problems.

I dont understand where the blame on Realtek NIC's comes from.