PCMCIA Nic Prob

[GhostDawg]

After installing a base Debian 3.0 and using a 3Com NIC, I see all modules loaded using lsmod command but I can't seem to get it working.

If i ping a website by name, I get Unknown Host error, and if I ping it using IP numbers, I get Unresolved something error.

Ifconfig -a show it on eth0 but no cable net ip numbers. I've added the cable net ip's in /etc/resolv.conf.

When it comes to the /etc/hosts file, what info should go in there, my provider name & ip address?

Is there a start command to get nic to startup?

I'm using an IBM Thinkpad 380XD, 96mb of ram, 2mb Neomagic video card.

Thnx.

[ven0m]

Did you configure your network settings in /etc/network/interfaces.
If so can you post your interfaces file
Also can you post your /etc/pcmcia/network.opts file

[DMR]

Originally posted by GhostDawg
After installing a base Debian 3.0 and using a 3Com NIC, I see all modules loaded using lsmod command You've verified that the correct module is being loaded for you model of NIC, yes?

Originally posted by GhostDawg
Ifconfig -a show it on eth0 but no cable net ip numbers. If you use ifconfig without the "-a" option, does eth0 show up at all?

Originally posted by GhostDawg
I've added the cable net ip's in /etc/resolv.conf. You do mean that you've added your ISP's DNS server IPs, right?

Originally posted by GhostDawg
When it comes to the /etc/hosts file, what info should go in thereThat depends. Does your ISP give you a static IP, or do you get it automatically via DHCP?

Originally posted by GhostDawg
Is there a start command to get nic to startup?Try:
ifconfig eth0 up

Post the information that ven0m asked for as well.

[raz0rblade]

try:

pump
dhclient
dhcpcd

I cant remember which debian uses. I believe its pump.

[GhostDawg]

Ok, thnx for the replies. I've since tried using Static ip numbers instead of using Dynamic, and now when I ping my IP number (the one isp gave me) I get returns but still get nothing when I ping a name (www.yahoo.com).

If I type ping yahoo.com, the cursor just drop down a line and shows nothing and don't move anymore. I didn't have another ip number to try pinging at this writing so I don't know what happens.
With static protocol, I do see the ISP ip info listed when I type ipconfig -a.


To DMR, Yes correct module is loaded, along with yanta_whatever it is.
I haven't tried using ifconfig without the -a option, but I will tomorrow.
Yes I added my isp's ip address (DNS) in /etc/resolv.conf
Well actually, I believe it is DHCP, but using another distro on my tower system the static did work.
I tried ifconfig eth0 up and it didn't seem to make a difference.

I'm not home now so I won't be able to try anything new till Tues.

anymore ideas?

Thnx.

[kam]

did you try:dhclient eth0

[DMR]

Originally posted by GhostDawg
I've since tried using Static ip numbers instead of using Dynamic If your ISP uses DHCP you shouldn't stick with the static configuration once you've resolved your problem, as the ISP might change your assigned IP later on.

Originally posted by GhostDawg
I didn't have another ip number to try pinging at this writing so I don't know what happens.Try pinging Google at 216.239.37.99. If that works, try pinging Google at www.google.com. Also try pinging my FTP server at 209.133.27.161 and also at www.stevewolfonline.com. If pings by IP address work but pings by URL don't, you have a DNS problem. If pings by IP addy don't even work, you have lower-level problems. Please try the above suggestions and post the exact content of any error messages you might encounter.


Originally posted by GhostDawg
With static protocol, I do see the ISP ip info listed when I type ipconfig -a... I haven't tried using ifconfig without the -a option, but I will tomorrowAs I suggested, please try ifconfig without the -a option; that will tell us if your NIC is reallly active. (The -a option tells ifconfig to report on all interfaces, active or not.)

Originally posted by GhostDawg
To DMR, Yes correct module is loaded, along with yanta_whatever it is..Specifics are important; can you elaborate on "yanta_whatever it is"? [/B][/QUOTE]

Dinner calls, so that's all for me tonight. I'll respond tomorrow.