
"cp
r8169.o
/lib/modules/<kernel>/kernel/drivers/net"
where <kernel> represents the kernel version, say
2.4.18-3 in Red Hat 7.3
3. Insert module by
"insmod
r8169"
4. Check driver status
"dmesg"
5. The media can be forced to one of the 5 modes as
follows.
Cmd: "insmod r8169 media = SET_MEDIA"
For example:
"insmod r8169 media = 0x04" will force PHY to operate
in 100Mpbs Half-duplex.
SET_MEDIA can be:
_10_Half= 0x01
_10_Full = 0x02
_100_Half= 0x04
_100_Full= 0x08
_1000_Full= 0x10
Novell Netware System (4.X)
1. Update Netware Server to 4.2 .
(If don't update to 4.2, use diskette update file
"MSM.NLM, ETHERTSM.NLM")
2. Run NetWare Server System.
3. When the Server prompt appears, load the NetWare
Server Installation Utility ==> "LOAD INSTALL"
4. Select "Driver options" from the "Installation Options"
menu.
5. Select "Configure network drivers" from the "Driver
Options" menu.
6. Select "Select a driver" from the "Additional Driver
Actions" menu
7. Press <Ins> to install an unlisted driver, and then press
<F3> to specify a different path.
8. Insert Driver Diskette in your PC's floppy drive and
specify the path A:\NWServer\
9. Select "Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter" from the
"Select a driver to install:" menu.
10. If necessary, select "Select/Modify driver parameters and
protocols" menu.
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11. Follow instructions to complete driver installation.