Run:
modprobe -c | grep eth0

this should show what driver is currently loaded for your first network
device.

If there's nothing, or it's not "alias eth0 3c509", check /etc/conf.modules

There should be a line:
alias eth0 3c509



Michael J. Sheldon
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-----Original Message-----
From: plug-discuss-admin@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
[mailto:plug-discuss-admin@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of David
Saunders
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 13:39
To: plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
Subject: linux newbie having problems


having a problem getting linux to see my network adapter after the install.
my system dual-boots linux and windows 2k and i am able to connect while in
windows.  i have cox@home internet service and have a 3Com Etherlink III ISA
model # 3c509b adapter.  i have tried many times to get it to work and am
still unable to.  any suggestions would be greatly appreciated


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