here's how I solved this: 1. download the AR81Family-linux-v1.0.0.10.tar.gz from http://partner.atheros.com/Drivers.aspx
2. extract it from Windows XP. Then copy the whole directory using a thumb drive to linux (Ubuntu). (I tried extract it under ubuntu, but there's errors). 3.say the extracted folder is now (in linux): <HOME_DIR>/network_driver, cd into HOME_DIR>/network_driver/src 4 then : sudo KBUILD_NOPEDANTIC=1 make 5 then : sudo KBUILD_NOPEDANTIC=1 make install 6 cd into /lib/modules/2.6.28-16-generic/kernel/drivers/net/atl1e/at1le.ko 7 cd into that director and i run: sudo insmod ./atl1e.ko now it worked when I plug in the ethernet cable. (I followed another post from the web, which I forgot the source, but the above procedure works for my Acer Aspire 5516, running a Ubuntu 9.04) -- linux: hardy: Add support for Atheros(R) AR8121/AR8113/AR8114/AR8131/AR8132 PCI-E Ethernet NICs https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/341183 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
