>>So, my real question remains: how does one get a network card >>recognised? > > You don't have to. The GENERIC kernel comes with all network card > drivers built as modules. If FreeBSD has a driver for your network > chip/card, it should show up. It's a generic PCI card based on the Realtek 8139C - the hardware file on CD1 suggests that this is supported. Motherboard is an old Gigabyte GA71XE4 with an AMD Duron 850.
> If it doesn't, make sure that it's not disabled in the BIOS and that the > cable is actually connected to the hub/router. The card and connection certainly work - this box is normally a Linux machine, but currently has a 2.5" hard disc in so that I can get FreeBSD installed and then transfer to an old ThinkPad. Light showing all OK on Ethernet switch. I can't see anything in the BIOS (AMIBIOS) that should be stopping it other than PnP OS Installed=No. (This doesn't affect operation under Linux.) > If none of that works, try to give us some details about the > chip/card. Make and model if possible. The big worry is that Ethernet doesn't even come up as an option. Think I'll try a card with a different chipset and see if that helps any. I've just had a look through /var/log/messages and have spotted some lines that may be relevant: {timestamp} kernel: re0: couldn't map ports/memory {timestamp} kernel: rl0: couldn't map ports/memory {timestamp} kernel: pci0: <network, ethernet> at device 8.0 (no driver attached) Cheers M -- Matthew Smith South Australia http://www.kbc.net.au _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"