Network card Realtek 8139 doesn't work with Kernel 2.4
Support knowledgebase (mjb_rtl8139_24)
Applies to
SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.1
Kernel: Version 2.4
Symptom:
You are using a Realtek RTL8139 network card which has been configured
with YaST or YaST2. If you use Kernel 2.2.18 the card works without
problems, but not with Kernel 2.4.
Cause:
The module which support this card is not available in Kernel 2.4.
Solution:
Use the module 8139too
instead of
rtl8139
. This is available for both kernel versions.
To use this module, the corresponding entry in
/etc/modules.conf
has to be changed. Edit the file with
your favourite editor (which should not automatically break long
lines).
Search for the following line:
alias eth0 rtl8139
And replace it with the following line:
alias eth0 8139too
After restarting the network or rebooting the system the card should work as
expected with both kernels.
Keywords: REALTEK, RTL8139, 2.4, NETWORK
Categories:
Network
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