The Token Ring Module Cannot Be Loaded

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: All versions

Symptom:

The Token Ring module cannot be loaded.

Cause:

The device listed in /etc/modules.conf is possibly wrong.

Solution:

Please set the right alias in the file /etc/modules.conf:

	alias tr0 ibmtr

alias eth0 ... must be usually disabled or set to off. The ring speed negotiation takes place automatically. Token Ring runs under TCP/IP, thus not requiring any additional parameters.

You can find further information on Token Ring in the corresponding mini-HOWTO at /usr/share/doc/howto/en/mini/Token-Ring.gz and also at:

http://www.linuxtr.net/

Note:

Apparently there are some Token Ring cards which do not work with Linux at all. Some other cards must be configured first with the integrated DOS software...


Keywords: TOKEN RING, TR0, IMBTR

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