Hi,
If I remember correctly, the 3C509B cards can be used as PNP or in ISA
mode. That's the card I've used in many systems. 3Com has a DOS utility
that'll let you specify the IRQ and address and also disable PNP at the same
time. If you were running this card in PNP mode previously, making the
change to ISA mode is what I suggest.
I use the 3C509 module with no irq or address settings in Linux, only eth0
and the module. I also use a cable modem and DHCP. After installing, I just
had to make sure those two fields were set up and add my DNS numbers also.
OTOH, if you're getting DHCP errors on boot and the card doesn't
initialize, you may not have card problems.
Good Luck!
-Greg-
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Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 4:19 AM
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Subject: [newbie] Problem with ethernet card 3COM 509B
Hi all,
My linux box (mandrake 7.0) is almost set up. All I need is to
get my ethernet card working. I have a plug n
play ISA 3COM 509B card. I can't get this card
to work. eth0 isn't being initialized no matter
what I do. Now I'm wondering if I'm using the
right module for my card. I'm using module
3c509. Does the 3c509 module not work with the
3c509B card? Please help!!! Thanks.
