[opensuse] 3C509 (EtherLink III) Not Started at Boot
Hi, I just installed OpenSuSE 10.2 on a rather old box attached to my home network via an even older 3C509 NIC. The card is recognised and configured correctly, and I have specified "Start at Boot", but whether I select NetManager or ifup control I have to go into YAST after every boot and set up the card manually to get it to start. Is there any way to cause it to be started automagically? Cheers, Gordon Keehn -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Tuesday 19 December 2006 13:40, Gordon R. Keehn wrote:
Hi, I just installed OpenSuSE 10.2 on a rather old box attached to my home network via an even older 3C509 NIC. The card is recognised and configured correctly, and I have specified "Start at Boot", but whether I select NetManager or ifup control I have to go into YAST after every boot and set up the card manually to get it to start. Is there any way to cause it to be started automagically? Cheers, Gordon Keehn
That's an issue with that particular card IIRC. Google for that card and those symptoms. I know there is a fix/work around out there which involves loading the driver in a specific way or with specific parameters. I seem to remember that it was due to the card's firmware that wasn't ever going to be updated because it was too old even 6 years ago(?)... Stan -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Tuesday 19 December 2006 12:01, S Glasoe wrote:
On Tuesday 19 December 2006 13:40, Gordon R. Keehn wrote:
Hi, I just installed OpenSuSE 10.2 on a rather old box attached to my home network via an even older 3C509 NIC. The card is recognised and configured correctly, and I have specified "Start at Boot", but whether I select NetManager or ifup control I have to go into YAST after every boot and set up the card manually to get it to start. Is there any way to cause it to be started automagically? Cheers, Gordon Keehn
That's an issue with that particular card IIRC. Google for that card and those symptoms. I know there is a fix/work around out there which involves loading the driver in a specific way or with specific parameters. I seem to remember that it was due to the card's firmware that wasn't ever going to be updated because it was too old even 6 years ago(?)...
Stan
Again I invoke Andersen's rule for all 3com nics.... 1) Do not waste time with it... 2) Listen for the Plonk sound it makes as it hits the bottom of the trash can. 3) Replace with any $10 nic. -- _____________________________________ John Andersen
Gordon R. Keehn wrote:
Hi, I just installed OpenSuSE 10.2 on a rather old box attached to my home network via an even older 3C509 NIC. The card is recognised and configured correctly, and I have specified "Start at Boot", but whether I select NetManager or ifup control I have to go into YAST after every boot and set up the card manually to get it to start. Is there any way to cause it to be started automagically? Cheers, Gordon Keehn
I had this problem on one of my machines some years ago. It was an older machine with an older version of Suse. My notes said I did the following. in the file /etc/init.d/boot.local add the following line modprobe 3c509 It worked for me. Your mileage may vary. I have since replaced all my 3c509 cards with faster ones. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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Gordon R. Keehn
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John Andersen
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Mark
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S Glasoe