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 Internet Applications Developer Phone: 480.699.1084 http://www.desertraven.com/ PGP Key Available on Request -----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 _______________________________________________ Plug-discuss mailing list - Plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss