Topic: Doesn't Recognize Ethernet Adapter

[bpivk]

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.

[cyclops08]

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.

[cc_skavenger]

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.

[bpivk]

I had two identical (same model, brand, chipset) realtec NIC's which gave me problems.

[jbfeltus]

My install also didn't see an 8169-based controller,  Is there any gigabit NIC that is recognized by SME- 7.x?

THanks
John

[pfloor]

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.

[bpivk]

DGE 528T Works with some minor modifications to kernel drivers. (Use the search button and type dlink)