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4.5 Setup ADSL Router via USB Cable on Linux
This driver supports
Linux-2.4 kernel
.
Compiling the Driver
To compile the driver simply run make in "
viking
" directory. This will create binary driver
with name
VKGEther
.
% make
Loading the module
To load the VKGEther module enter the following command as root in directory "
viking
"
Syntax:
% insmod ./VKGEther {Module Options}
Unloading the module
To unload an unused module:
% rmmod VKGEther
You will need to exit or disconnect any program currently using the module before it
unload. If the module was configured for LAN, shutdown the ethernet interface:
% ifconfig eth1 down
The ethernet interface associated with the VKGEther driver was "
eth1
" that's why
interface name is eth1 in above line.
LAN Configuration
To enable LAN traffic over the ethernet interface:
% ifconfig eth1 192.168.1.200 up
You may also need to modify the netmask and route for the interface. Refer to the manual
pages for ifconfig and route for more information. To test the LAN connection is alive by
pinging the remote side:
% ping 192.168.1.1
To disconnect the LAN interface:
% ifconfig eth1 down
