Any incompatibility with Ethernet adapters?
Hi, My mobo's network card's crashed and I was wondering if I'd have to be weary on which would be the next one I'd have to purchase as far as Debian compatibility is concerned. Are there ethernet adapters out there that have incompatibility problems with Debian or Linux in general? I know that some drivers are not yet available for wireless interfaces, but I don't know what the case is with ethernet adapters. Thanks -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/886fa7aa1003221042w19a217c2o240bc434a4aab...@mail.gmail.com
Re: Any incompatibility with Ethernet adapters?
On 03/22/2010 07:42 PM, Jason Filippou wrote: Hi, My mobo's network card's crashed and I was wondering if I'd have to be weary on which would be the next one I'd have to purchase as far as Debian compatibility is concerned. Are there ethernet adapters out there that have incompatibility problems with Debian or Linux in general? I know that some drivers are not yet available for wireless interfaces, but I don't know what the case is with ethernet adapters. Thanks 1. What card is it exactly? 2. What do you mean by 'the network card crashed'? 3. A google search like '$card linux' will likely show you if the card has drivers and works well with linux. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ba7b255.8090...@gmail.com
Re: Any incompatibility with Ethernet adapters?
On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 20:09 +0200, Aioanei Rares wrote: > On 03/22/2010 07:42 PM, Jason Filippou wrote: > 3. A google search like '$card linux' will likely show you if the > card has drivers and works well with linux. http://kmuto.jp/debian/hcl/ is also a good place to search for information on hardware compatibility. OP: It would also be great if you could include the output of lspci -nn | grep -i ether -- .''`. Wolodja Wentland : :' : `. `'` 4096R/CAF14EFC `- 081C B7CD FF04 2BA9 94EA 36B2 8B7F 7D30 CAF1 4EFC signature.asc Description: Digital signature
Re: Any incompatibility with Ethernet adapters?
On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 8:09 PM, Aioanei Rares wrote: > On 03/22/2010 07:42 PM, Jason Filippou wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> My mobo's network card's crashed and I was wondering if I'd have to be >> weary on which would be the next one I'd have to purchase as far as >> Debian compatibility is concerned. Are there ethernet adapters out >> there that have incompatibility problems with Debian or Linux in >> general? I know that some drivers are not yet available for wireless >> interfaces, but I don't know what the case is with ethernet adapters. >> >> Thanks >> >> >> > > 1. What card is it exactly? > 2. What do you mean by 'the network card crashed'? > 3. A google search like '$card linux' will likely show you if the card has > drivers and works well with linux. > Hi, 1. My motherboard is an MSI P965 Neo F and, as I didn't feel like opening my computer case and looking to find the exact model of the network adapter, I googled a bit and found the following here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130052 "and the RTL8110SC LAN card offers unparalleled 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity." So I'm guessing that's my network card. 2. I mean that I am unable to even view my router interface from both my Linux and Windows partition and when I "ping" its default gateway, I get 100% packet transfer failure. However, when I connect with the same Ethernet cable from my laptop, everything works fine. So there's no trouble from either the ISP or the router. (my ISP actually confirmed that they're not seeing any trouble with my connection from their end). 3. Agreed. I was just phoned by a friend who advised me to look for updated firmware/drivers for my network adapter before I go ahead and purchase a new one. Sounds like a wise plan, I'll try it and update this. Thanks -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/886fa7aa1003221123x6dbe676el3fc50b81a19db...@mail.gmail.com
Re: Any incompatibility with Ethernet adapters?
Jason Filippou wrote: On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 8:09 PM, Aioanei Rares wrote: On 03/22/2010 07:42 PM, Jason Filippou wrote: Hi, My mobo's network card's crashed and I was wondering if I'd have to be weary on which would be the next one I'd have to purchase as far as Debian compatibility is concerned. Are there ethernet adapters out there that have incompatibility problems with Debian or Linux in general? I know that some drivers are not yet available for wireless interfaces, but I don't know what the case is with ethernet adapters. Thanks 1. What card is it exactly? 2. What do you mean by 'the network card crashed'? 3. A google search like '$card linux' will likely show you if the card has drivers and works well with linux. Hi, 1. My motherboard is an MSI P965 Neo F and, as I didn't feel like opening my computer case and looking to find the exact model of the network adapter, I googled a bit and found the following here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130052 "and the RTL8110SC LAN card offers unparalleled 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity." So I'm guessing that's my network card. 2. I mean that I am unable to even view my router interface from both my Linux and Windows partition and when I "ping" its default gateway, I get 100% packet transfer failure. However, when I connect with the same Ethernet cable from my laptop, everything works fine. So there's no trouble from either the ISP or the router. (my ISP actually confirmed that they're not seeing any trouble with my connection from their end). 3. Agreed. I was just phoned by a friend who advised me to look for updated firmware/drivers for my network adapter before I go ahead and purchase a new one. Sounds like a wise plan, I'll try it and update this. Thanks http://www.realtek.com/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=13&PFid=4&Level=5&Conn=4&ProdID=9&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false&Downloads=true I recommend you try this link only if you're certain that it doesn't work (eg that the command suggested by Wolodja returns nothing) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ba7c073.2090...@gmail.com
Re: Any incompatibility with Ethernet adapters?
Jason Filippou wrote: On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 8:09 PM, Aioanei Rares wrote: On 03/22/2010 07:42 PM, Jason Filippou wrote: Hi, My mobo's network card's crashed and I was wondering if I'd have to be weary on which would be the next one I'd have to purchase as far as Debian compatibility is concerned. Are there ethernet adapters out there that have incompatibility problems with Debian or Linux in general? I know that some drivers are not yet available for wireless interfaces, but I don't know what the case is with ethernet adapters. Thanks 1. What card is it exactly? 2. What do you mean by 'the network card crashed'? 3. A google search like '$card linux' will likely show you if the card has drivers and works well with linux. Hi, 1. My motherboard is an MSI P965 Neo F and, as I didn't feel like opening my computer case and looking to find the exact model of the network adapter, I googled a bit and found the following here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130052 "and the RTL8110SC LAN card offers unparalleled 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity." So I'm guessing that's my network card. Rather then guessing or opening up the computer you could use the tools provided by your Linux installation. Like lspci -v |grep -i ethernet Wayne -- Give a man a fish, feed him for a day Teach a man to fish, feed him for life -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ba7d0d0.9080...@gmail.com
Re: Any incompatibility with Ethernet adapters?
On 2010-03-22 13:23, Jason Filippou wrote: [snip] Hi, 1. My motherboard is an MSI P965 Neo F and, as I didn't feel like opening my computer case and looking to find the exact model of the network adapter, I googled a bit and found the following here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130052 "and the RTL8110SC LAN card offers unparalleled 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity." So I'm guessing that's my network card. 2. I mean that I am unable to even view my router interface from both my Linux and Windows partition and when I "ping" its default gateway, I get 100% packet transfer failure. However, when I connect with the same Ethernet cable from my laptop, everything works fine. So there's no trouble from either the ISP or the router. (my ISP actually confirmed that they're not seeing any trouble with my connection from their end). Has this card worked for you with Linux in the past? Or is this a fresh install? 3. Agreed. I was just phoned by a friend who advised me to look for updated firmware/drivers for my network adapter before I go ahead and purchase a new one. Sounds like a wise plan, I'll try it and update this. Do that last. -- "History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid." Dwight Eisenhower -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ba7f009.7030...@cox.net
Re: Any incompatibility with Ethernet adapters?
Jason Filippou put forth on 3/22/2010 12:42 PM: > Hi, > > My mobo's network card's crashed and I was wondering if I'd have to be > weary on which would be the next one I'd have to purchase as far as > Debian compatibility is concerned. Are there ethernet adapters out > there that have incompatibility problems with Debian or Linux in > general? I know that some drivers are not yet available for wireless > interfaces, but I don't know what the case is with ethernet adapters. You cannot go wrong with an Intel NIC, regardless of OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106123 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106033 It's one of few cards you'll never have to worry about compatibility headaches, especially in Linux. They just work, and they work well. Unlike the Realteks and Marvells of the world, you can actually get close to GigE wire speed with an Intel Pro 1000 card. -- Stan -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ba835ad.1030...@hardwarefreak.com
Re: Any incompatibility with Ethernet adapters?
Hi, As requested, here's the output pf lspci -nn | grep -i ether: 03:06.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL-8110SC/8169SC Gigabit Ethernet [10ec:8167] (rev 10) The output of lspci -n is: 00:00.0 0600: 8086:29a0 (rev 02) 00:01.0 0604: 8086:29a1 (rev 02) 00:1a.0 0c03: 8086:2834 (rev 02) 00:1a.1 0c03: 8086:2835 (rev 02) 00:1a.7 0c03: 8086:283a (rev 02) 00:1b.0 0403: 8086:284b (rev 02) 00:1c.0 0604: 8086:283f (rev 02) 00:1d.0 0c03: 8086:2830 (rev 02) 00:1d.1 0c03: 8086:2831 (rev 02) 00:1d.2 0c03: 8086:2832 (rev 02) 00:1d.7 0c03: 8086:2836 (rev 02) 00:1e.0 0604: 8086:244e (rev f2) 00:1f.0 0601: 8086:2810 (rev 02) 00:1f.2 0101: 8086:2820 (rev 02) 00:1f.3 0c05: 8086:283e (rev 02) 00:1f.5 0101: 8086:2825 (rev 02) 01:00.0 0300: 10de:0a20 (rev a2) 01:00.1 0403: 10de:0be2 (rev a1) 02:00.0 0106: 197b:2361 (rev 02) 02:00.1 0101: 197b:2361 (rev 02) 03:06.0 0200: 10ec:8167 (rev 10) I'm still looking for a driver-based solution prior to changing my network card, Cheers -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/886fa7aa1003230107u7f56591dx56b1ffd3ab2fd...@mail.gmail.com
Re: Any incompatibility with Ethernet adapters?
Jason Filippou put forth on 3/23/2010 3:07 AM: > As requested, here's the output pf lspci -nn | grep -i ether: > > 03:06.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. > RTL-8110SC/8169SC Gigabit Ethernet [10ec:8167] (rev 10) > I'm still looking for a driver-based solution prior to changing my network > card, You're probably running into the Debian kernel Realtek firmware blob issue. Google it or search the archives for the past month. This has been discussed here at length recently. Search your dmesg output for something like: eth0: unable to apply firmware patch If you see that you're a victim of the firmware blob issue. Basically, Debian feels the Realtek firmware isn't "free" so does not distribute it with Debian kernels/drivers, which bricks the Realtek LAN chips. I've said for years that Realtek ethernet chips are junk and to stay away from them. This latest FW blob fiasco is but one more reason added to the long list. If your time is worth more than ~$30 USD, buy an Intel PCI/PCIe NIC and be done with it. You'll pull much hair out trying to get an RTL chip working with a recent Debian kernel. -- Stan -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/4ba8994b.6020...@hardwarefreak.com