On Wednesday 22 August 2001 23:37, Glenn Holden wrote: > 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? > Glen first, the command to start an interface is ifup so if you try ifup eth0 you would get a message that could not start, then type netconf as root, in a text console. you will be able to steup your network, if you know all the settings anf type of card, etc. MAKE SURE your bios is set to plug and pray aware OS to "off" > >-----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/ ---------------------------------------- Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; name="message.footer" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Description: ----------------------------------------
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