Fleming, John (ZeroChaos) wrote: > Speaking rl nics we should post this somewhere in the faq section on why > we don't like rl nics. > > This is from the driver's source. > /usr/src/sys/pci/if_rl.c > > /* > * The RealTek 8139 PCI NIC redefines the meaning of 'low end.' This is > * probably the worst PCI ethernet controller ever made, with the > possible [....]
Don't know what Realtek NIC has to do with my problem, but you're right: This chip is only for home user with an DSL-Modem connected to it ;-) We use Digital/Intel 21143, Intel Pro/100(0) and D-Link quad port (Sundance) due to lack of PCI slots.. Regards, Michael
