INFO-TECH

Issue Details :
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Intel based pc ,
Ethernet Driver problem



ifup eth0 --> "device eth0 does not seem to be present, delaying initialization."


System-config-network --> select any driver but it wont work same message as above


lspci --> Realtek semiconductor co. ltd RTL8101E Express Fast Ethernet controller


This clearly shows that we have above device installed as H/W


Uname -r --> 2.6.18.8.el5 (Our Kernel Version)


Lets find Drivers for this device from internet


Download RTL8101E for Linux kernel (2.6.X)


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Installation of Driver
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tar -xvf

make clean modules

make install

depmod -a

insmod ./src/r8101.ko

reboot

service network restart



Thats It ! Now assign Ip address and enjoy.


Thank You,