[SuSE Linux] Non GUI probe

I was wondering if someone could point me to a non gui probe for a modem and eth card I've poked around in books and can't really find an answer. Or is it a matter of making sure all files are in place and reconfigiguring the kernel any experience would be appreciated many thanks rob - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo@suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e