Topic: Newbee - Problem with network card - Netgear FA311

[Dave]

I have SME Server v 5.5

I have the local network working using RTL 8139 but my second card for internet is Netgear FA-311

I need help on where to obtain and then of course, how to install the required driver.

I have attempted to download the drivers but which one and then how do I get it from the floppy into the correct directory???

The only drivers I have found are for Redhat 6.0 -> 7.0

by reading the instructions I think the correct directory to copy the driver to is, /lib/modules/2.2.19-7.08/net

Cheers

Dave

[Newbie]

Truthfully I have found it best to use NICs from the supported list rather than installing unsupported cards.  Just pickup another RTL 8139 card or a intel, 3com ect and be off to the races

[Dave]

Thanks for that, I have taken your advice and am replacing the Netgear with another RTL 8139

Cheers

Dave

[Jochen Hoegerl]

Try this one...
ftp://ftp.e-smith.org/pub/e-smith/contrib/CharlieBrady/RPMS/i386/fa311-0.1-3.i386.rpm

hope this helps

jochen

[Dave]

Thanks Jochen

I've already replaced the card but I'll download it anyway, just in case one of these old NICS packs a sad one day :~)

Cheers

Dave