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cyclops08

Doesn't Recognize Ethernet Adapter
« on: January 10, 2007, 09:03:58 AM »
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?

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« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2007, 09:22:36 AM »
Well telling us what NIC you use would be a great start.
"It should just work" if it doesn't report it. Thanks!

cyclops08

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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2007, 09:39:03 AM »
I'm using a Dlink PCI 10/100 Network Adapter

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« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2007, 10:13:22 AM »
I had some problems using dlink adapter on SME7. Could you please write the model (eg. DGE-528T, DGE-530).
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cyclops08

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« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2007, 08:04:27 PM »
It's the DGE-530

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« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2007, 08:51:54 PM »
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 .....
 
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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.
"It should just work" if it doesn't report it. Thanks!

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« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2007, 01:09:47 AM »
Quote from: "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 .....
 
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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
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cyclops08

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« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2007, 08:58:18 AM »
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.

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« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2007, 11:35:17 AM »
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.
"It should just work" if it doesn't report it. Thanks!

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« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2007, 02:35:54 PM »
Quote from: "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.


What chipset is on that ?
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« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2007, 08:25:25 PM »
It is based on the R8169 drivers (Realtek RTL8169).
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cyclops08

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« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2007, 07:55:01 AM »
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

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« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2007, 01:21:02 AM »
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.

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« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2007, 01:23:48 AM »
Quote from: "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.


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 ?
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« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2007, 12:29:16 PM »
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.
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« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2007, 01:11:13 PM »
From me....

I had kernel panics every day. And all sorts of problems (droping connection, errors, strange bonding issues,...). My problem was solved when i got rid of those NICs.

And if you want to tell me that my card was faulty.... it's now installed in my computer and it works just fine.
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cyclops08

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« Reply #16 on: January 15, 2007, 05:57:36 AM »
Quote from: "william_syd"
Maybe try a different pci slot ?


It worked! I swapped the card into a different PCI slot and it works like a charm. I just can't imagine why that PCI slot only had a problem with SME 7.1 and not with 6.5. well I'm happy that that's out of the way. Thanks everyone for your help.

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« Reply #17 on: January 16, 2007, 10:50:44 PM »
the only time I have had issues with realtek nics is when they were 8139 revision D.  These cards do not mix well if you already have any 8139 a/b/c versions installed in the same box.

just my $0.02.

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« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2007, 11:46:11 PM »
I had two identical (same model, brand, chipset) realtec NIC's which gave me problems.
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« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2007, 08:10:34 PM »
My install also didn't see an 8169-based controller,  Is there any gigabit NIC that is recognized by SME- 7.x?

THanks
John

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« Reply #20 on: January 24, 2007, 08:19:47 PM »
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My install also didn't see an 8169-based controller,  Is there any gigabit NIC that is recognized by SME- 7.x?

THanks
John
I have had very good luck with the D-Link DGE-530T but ONLY rev.A1.  Be careful with this card as rev.B1 models don't work.

From the bug tracker:

DGE-530T Rev.A1 Works with Centos and SME7.
DGE-530T Rev.B1 Does NOT work with Centos and SME7.

Others have also reported luck with some Intel based gigabit cards but I haven't tried any yet.
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« Reply #21 on: January 24, 2007, 08:48:49 PM »
DGE 528T Works with some minor modifications to kernel drivers. (Use the search button and type dlink)
"It should just work" if it doesn't report it. Thanks!