Maureen L Thomas wrote: > > > On 08/20/2016 05:12 PM, deloptes wrote: >> Maureen L Thomas wrote: >> >>> [ 19.214674] r8169 0000:03:00.0: firmware: agent aborted loading >>> rtl_nic/rtl8168e-2.fw (not found?) >> Which kernel is this, besides in your original post you were talking >> about rtl8168g-2.fw not rtl8168e-2.fw. >> >> To make it simple: The firmware version is used by specific kernel line. >> Which kernel are you using? I asked but you did not answer. >> >> rtl8168e-2.fw is part of the wheezy-backports. install as instructed >> before. >> >> Perhaps the wheezy kernel version would work with it or may be there is >> also some newer kernel in the backports. Use this if so. I also found >> this thread http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=72645 >> >> regards >> >> >> > My kernel is 3.2.81-1. This was the last one I did with an update from > debian. When I installed the rtl-nic I installed the whole package that > included the one 8168e-2.fw. >
Whatever you install you need to be consistent. Do not mix up packages from different DVD/sources. Install kernel, firmware and tools from same source > I am wondering if it would be ok to just upgrade to jessie. I have the > dvd's downloaded. > Maureen You can do so, but you should read the upgrade installation notes and follow them, otherwise there might be problems.