Thanks Matt ifconfig and ping both return some data, but I think it's just a local loopback. When I ifconfig eth0, I get No such device. Where/how do I configure the eth0? Glenn >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Matt Greer >Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 9:02 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [newbie] How do I test my NIC? > > > >--- Glenn Holden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> My NIC tests ok with it's software. How can I be >> sure the correct drivers, >> etc. are configured? How do I test it? >> >> >as root, type "ifconfig" from a console. Your nic >should pop up with an ip address. > >Then i'd ping the loopback address ("ping 127.0.0.1") >and your nic's ip address for good measure. > >If you pass all three tests you should be good to go. > >Matt > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger >http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ > >
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