Linux-Networking Digest #271, Volume #12 Wed, 18 Aug 99 13:13:45 EDT
Contents:
Re: ppp compression missing (root)
Faster Internet Connection (David Bruce)
Re: Home network problems revisited ("Jouster")
Re: Home network problems revisited (Fred J Lindahl)
Re: ppp compression missing ("Richard L. Rutledge")
Re: Help edit xterm termcap, please ("T.E.Dickey")
Hub and twisted pair vs coax (Brian Dudek)
eth0 failing for Eiger Labs card..help (Avijit Purkayastha)
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From: root <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: alt.uu.comp.os.linux.questions,comp.os.linux.misc
Subject: Re: ppp compression missing
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 15:35:00 +0000
I got that advice earlier too, but what are ppp-compress-21, 24 & 26 in the 1st place?
anyway, to connect this session I used kppp in AfterStep & along with the use missing
compress modules i got these 2 extra lines :
Aug 19 00:25:27 localhost pppd[1060]: Unsupported protocol (0x829) received
Aug 19 00:25:27 localhost pppd[1060]: Unsupported protocol (0x82b) received
they juz won't stop coming, would they? :(
"W.G. Unruh" wrote:
> These are not a problem. To get rid of them put into /etc/conf.modules
> alias ppp-compress-21 bsd_comp
> alias ppp-compress-24 ppp_deflate # From original RFC draft
> alias ppp-compress-26 ppp_deflate # Final standard per ppp-2.3.4
>
> But they will cause any difficulty if they are not there.
>
> Which verion of pppd You need at least 2.3.5 and should get 2.3.9 (current version)
> Also if you are running kppp, you need to upgrade it.
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From: David Bruce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: alt.os.linux
Subject: Faster Internet Connection
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 15:25:28 +0000
I need a faster internet connection. Cable modems will be available in
my area in another year, but I don't really want to wait that long, plus
I've heard some not great things about cable modems.
Is ISDN the answer? Is it cost effective? How well does it work with
Linux and which ISDN modems work best with Linux if any?
Any imput in this area would be appreciated.
Thanks,
David
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From: "Jouster" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
alt.linux,alt.solaris.x86,comp.os.ms-windows.networking,microsoft.public.win98.networking
Subject: Re: Home network problems revisited
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 09:30:49 -0500
i have 2 pc's with cable modem, but the modem itself is plugged into the
uplink port and the port switch is in "uplink" position. Thats the only way
it is going to work since the modem was designed to work without the hub
(cable directly to NIC)
Lemme know if it helps :)
Jouster.
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From: Fred J Lindahl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
alt.linux,alt.solaris.x86,comp.os.ms-windows.networking,microsoft.public.win98.networking
Subject: Re: Home network problems revisited
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:42:47 GMT
Below is list of web sites containing information on HOW-TO network.
They are not listed in any particular order.
Below the How-To list is a 2nd list containing web sites for Win98 SE
ICS help.
Next is a 3rd list containing web sites for network configuration
changers.
A 4th list contains web sites having FREE proxy server software for
small size LANs.
Hope this helps.
==================== HOW=TO WEB SITES ===========================
Sharing Your Internet Connection
http://www.timhiggins.com/ppd/sharing.htm
Describes how to share a single internet connection among multiple
computers. Connection via dial-up modem and cable modems are described.
Troubleshooting Windows 95/98 Network Connection Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q192/5/34.asp
Provides troubleshooting steps you can use to diagnose and resolve
communication problems in a Windows 95/98 network.
Home Networking Made Easy
http://www.homepclan.com/index.html
Installing your own Microsoft Windows(r) 95/98 or NT network at home or
in the small office is easy...and we're going to show you how.
Cable Modem Help
http://www.cablemodemhelp.com/
Cable modem help: Answers for cable modem users.
Home Networking
http://www.syntaxerror.org/networking/homenetworking.htm
Want to know how to set up a home or small business network? Well here
is how to do it fast, easy and CHEAP (for less then 100$).
Direct Connect Any Windows Platform
http://www.kime.net/directcc/index.html
Procedures for connecting various Windows platforms using an inexpensive
cable. No network boards are required as the data is transferred using
your serial or parallel port.
Electronic Design Laboratory - The Windows95 Direct Cable Connect
Problem Page
http://www.tecno.demon.co.uk/dcc/dcc.html
Microsoft doesn't really offer any advice on the immensely useful Direct
Cable Connection utility so here is a web page full of email and other
stuff that may help people to get their Direct Cable Connection working.
It's made up from the contributions of many frustrated DCC users.
Small Office Network Solutions
http://www.6SigmaNets.com/
Learn About Windows peer-to-peer networking concepts, How-To set-up your
peer-to-peer network hardware and configuration, make Choices of
equipment and software to build your network, find Vendors to sell you
products and services recommended on this web site.
ePlace
http://www.gw.total-web.net/~emailee/intro.html
Information about: Using an in-house LAN with a proxy server to share
modems and provide a security firewall; Applicable to Cable, ADSL, ISDN,
Telephone modems; The Solutions discussion includes Sample Setup,
Applications, Security, Links, Forums, and Testing.
LAN to Internet Connection Setup
http://www.winfiles.com/howto/lan.html
Install the Network Adapter Driver and TCP/IP Protocol, Configure your
Network Client and TCP/IP Protocol, and Getting Connected.
Doug's Networking Pages
http://hdallen.home.mindspring.com./
Information on Novell Netware, Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Window
NT, Unix and Linux is included. Server centric, peer-to-peer, dial-up
and direct connection are discussed.
World of Windows Networking
http://www.helmig.com/
FAQ Windows95 / 98 / NT4 Networking and Trouble Shooting
Do it yourself LAN
http://www.cnet.com/Content/Features/Howto/HomeLAN/index.html
Will tell you all you need to know to get started on your network,
including precisely what software, hardware, and wiring you need to hold
it all together.
THE site for information on home PC networks
http://www.homepcnetwork.com/howto.htm
Connecting a laptop to a home network, Glossary of terms, How to network
PCs and Macs at home, and summaries of several ways to get started with
a network for home.
Networking
http://www.pcmech.com/networking.htm
Choosing Type of cable, Basic components of your Network, Other Items to
consider, Installing and Setup of Network Interface Card, Setting up the
Client for Microsoft Networks, Using Your Printer Remotely with your new
Network, Sharing an Internet connection with Windows 95 Peer-to-peer
Network
Setting up the Network
http://www.hildrum.com/network2.html
Some Simple Networking information. Setup Instructions
Home networking with Windows 95 & 98 for use on the Internet
http://home.multiweb.net/~elkroeske.knor/networks.htm
Information you need to build your own home network running either
Windows 95 or Windows 98 so you can get on the internet with several
computers on 1 internet connection and with only one internet account
with your ISP.
Internet Access for Multiple Win 95 Systems
http://www.malch.com/twosys.html
Two or more systems running Win 95 or Win NT connected via a LAN (e.g.
Ethernet) and, you want all of them to share a single connection to the
Internet.
Networking Guide
http://wire.xenitec.on.ca:457/NetAdminG/CONTENTS.html
Contains information on configuring, administering, and using the TCP/IP
and IPX/SPX(tm) protocol stacks to provide SCO OpenServer users with
access to various networking services
Bob Cerelli's Windows Page
http://www1.halcyon.com/cerelli/index.html
The main goal of this site is to provide clear, accurate and easy to
understand information regarding Windows95 and Windows98.
Network Starter Guide
http://netgear.baynetworks.com/support/networkguide/index.shtml#comp
Designed to help you with the basics of a computer network and has
chosen the easiest and most cost effective network solution.
How To Build a Home Network - Share a printer, share a modem and play
network games.
http://www.macaddict.com/issues/0996/howto.network.html
A while ago, you bought a Mac. Then you bought a printer. And now,
you've bought a second Mac. How can you get your two Macs to share the
same printer?
Network Info
http://trfn.clpgh.org/wpngg/network/index.htm
Win9X IPX, Win9X TCP/IP, DOS IPX, Twisted Pair Cable, Dialup Networking,
Troubleshooting, Other LAN links, and Internet Sharing.
Leon's LAN ConneXion
http://www.si.hhs.nl/~v942388/home.html
The place for all your network gaming needs.
Net-Engineer.com
http://www.net-engineer.com/
Dedicated solely to providing resources for PC Networking Professionals
Enterprise Network Consulting
http://www.enc.yk.net/tips.htm#self-help
Peer-to-peer networking step-by-step configuration instructions allow
you to use Windows NT, 95/98, and 3.11 computers together on a network,
mixing as desired.
Grant's Wiring Closet
http://www.grantscloset.com/
Assembling a 10-Base-T Ethernet network in my house and wanted to share
the information that I collected over the years.
Home-Networking.Org
http://www.home-networking.org/
The Site Devoted To Your Home Networking Project.
Home Network Setup Guide
http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/pctech/content/18/14/tu1814.001.html
Step-by-step guide to installing your home network. Sharing Internet
access has become a prime motivator for installing home networks.
Fortunately, the setup is a lot easier than it once was.
Your home networking headquarters!
http://www.jacknife.com/
This site is dedicated to giving you the best advise for configuring a
small network in your home. It may branch out to include some
small-office/home-office advice, and may go a little farther, but it's
mostly designed for someone that's new to networking to get them
networking their PCs for their own education and entertainment.
Tutorials for Macintosh-Windows Integration
http://www.macwindows.com/tutorial.html
MacWindows Tutorials contains information on how to use Mac OS and
Windows together.
==================================Win98 SE Internet Connection Sharing
========================================
Setting up Internet Connection Sharing
http://www.annoyances.org/win98/features/ics.html
Internet Connection Sharing is a new feature that comes with Windows 98
Second Edition and Windows 2000. It allows two or more networked
computers to share a single Internet connection. The problem is that the
Internet Connection Sharing Wizard that comes with Windows 98 Second
Edition doesn't work very well, and in some cases, can break your
existing Internet Connection. The good news is that it's not that hard
to set up, as long as you do it properly. If you perform the following
steps, in order, you should be able to get it right the first time.
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
http://www.infinisource.com/ics.html
Microsoft's ICS comes with no useful documentation, that's why we have
made an attempt here to show you how to install & troubleshoot
Microsoft's ICS.
Win98 ICS
http://www.timhiggins.com/ppd/ics.htm
If you'd like a walk-through of an ICS installation for cable modem, go
to this page.
If you're having trouble with ICS, go to this page.
If you're looking for tips or hidden features of ICS, try this page.
How to Set Up Internet Connection Sharing
http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/pctech/content/18/15/tu1815.001.html
The principle behind the Internet Connection Sharing software is that
the sharing computer connects to the Internet via a dial-up networking
connection through the modem (or via a high-speed networking
connection), and the other computers use the LAN to share the modem.
Share a Single Internet Connection Among Multiple PCs with Windows 98
Second Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/insider/windows98/articles/ics.htm
Microsoft� Windows� 98 Second Edition, the recent update to the Windows
98 operating system, delivers more than just improvements on the first
version. With Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), Windows 98 Second
Edition enables all of your home computers to access the Internet
through a single connection�all at the same time.
======================== CHANGE NETWORK SETTINGS ===============
NetSwitcher - the Ultimate Windows 95/98/NT Network Setup Utility
http://www.netswitcher.com/
If you need to plug your Windows 95/98/NT computer into different
networks at different locations then NetSwitcher is for you.
Select-a-Net
http://www.ut-zone.com/selectanet/
If you use a laptop to connect to multiple networks or switch among
multiple browser/proxy settings, then Select-a-Net is for you!
Win95/98 TCP/IP Swapper
http://www.globesoft.com/Swapper/default.htm
Program is mainly used to switch between multiple TCP/IP, LAN or Dial-up
settings in Win95/98. The product integrates RAS dialing and TCP/IP
network settings, so now you have one program that can be used to
configure all of your connection settings.
======================= FREE PROXY SERVERS ====================
EasyProxy (Leech Software, EasyProxyServer.zip, 16KB)
http://www.leechsoftware.com/easy_proxy/
Proxy Server, multithreaded engine provides fast access to dozens of LAN
users. Share your dialup connection with the rest of the network.
Perfect for small offices and homes with networks. Configure your
clients to use proxy support and simply launch the server. No setup
needed, it's easy. Freeware HTTP Proxy Server.
EDGE Router (Fire PlugComputers Inc, edge07.zip, 17.4MB)
http://edge.fireplug.net/download/files/
Use the EDGE Project firewall to create a fully Internet connected LAN
for your home or small business (or large business if you are really
frugal). The Edge Firewall Router uses the ThinLinux building blocks to
implement a simple edge router suitable for routing small networks via a
low speed connection. E.g. dial, ISDN, cable or ADSL. Free.
Internet Extender (inet_ext.zip, 430KB)
http://www-acc.scu.edu/~jsarich/ieweb/main.htm
The Internet Extender is designed to function on a multi-homed machine
connecting a local area network to the Internet. The local machines
function as though they were directly connected to the Internet. They
only need to know the IP address of the local side of the Internet
Extender, which acts as their gateway address. The Internet Extender
takes care of all the rest. It has been tested and verified to support:
HTML, FTP (pasv mode), TELNET, Real Audio/Video, IRC, MIRC, ICQ, ICMP,
and other TCP and UDP related technologies. Free
Internet Gate (Marco Maccaferri Software Development, igwin144.zip,
408KB)
http://www.maccasoft.com/igate/index.html
A multiple proxy gate and firewall. It can allow users on a Local Area
Network (LAN) without Internet access to access the Internet through a
single machine on the LAN connected to the Internet, either via a
dial-up modem / ISDN connection or another ethernet card. Personal (1
User) Free
NetProxy Lite (Grok Developments, np303.exe, 2,759KB)
http://www.grok.co.uk/netproxy/
A secure, reliable and cost-effective way to provide simultaneous
Internet access to multiple network users with only one Internet
connection of almost any type (a dialup modem account, ISDN,
cable-modem, leased-line, etc.). Support for many protocols including
HTTP (with Cache), secure HTTP, RealPlayer (audio and video), FTP,
Telnet, SMTP & POP3, SOCKS and port mapping. Includes full access
logging functionality, dial-on-demand, and a powerful configurable
firewall. NetProxy is distributed as "try before you buy" shareware.
This means that you can download a fully functioning 30-day evaluation
version now. After the evaluation period has expired, NetProxy will
continue to run with support for one user at a time - you can carry on
using it in this mode completely free of charge!
Nproxy ( , nproxy.exe, 749KB)
http://tucows.fh-reutlingen.de/share95.html
NProxy provides direct proxy access to a remote host via a local LAN
with a single modem. The entire idea of being forced to specify the
remote host, provides a high amount of efficiency that normal re-direct
proxy's fail with. Provides wingate and memory cache security. Freeware.
Proxy+ (Fortech Ltd., pplus210_88us.exe, 586KB)
http://www.proxyplus.cz/
128K Firewall, proxy and mail server gives the complete solution of
shared access to Internet from LAN. Version for 3 users is absolutely
free, versions for 5 ($99), 10 ($199) and unlimited users ($299) are
available.
Sambar Server (Tod Sambar, Sambar42.zip, 2,445KB)
http://www.sambar.com/
The Sambar Server is a multi-threaded HTTP, FTP and Proxy server.
Features include: * Multi-threaded WWW Server with highly programmable
API * DLL-based server APIs (source code provided for Windows GUI
wrapper and NT Service) * Easily Installed, Uninstalled and Configured *
Dynamic HTML via scripting language and extensible methods * HTTP 1.1
KeepAlive Support * HTTP PUT method support for one-button publishing *
FTP Server (per-user or group read/write restrictions) * HTTP, SSP,
SMTP, POP3, FTP & IMAP4 Proxy * AD/content filtering via HTTP Proxy *
Integrated Search Engine * Integrated Site Analysis * Perl 5 included
with server * CGI 1.1 support * WinCGI 1.3 support * Username/password
and IP address Security * HTML based documentation and system
configuration * Many source code samples (sendmail client, security
interfaces, page counter etc.) As Microsoft and Netscape have the
commercial market pretty well locked up, I'll continue to enhance and
distribute the Sambar Server for free until a new venture sweeps me off.
SOCKServ (Phil Fong GeoCities, sockserv.zip, 160KB)
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Heights/2517/sockserv.htm
Freeware - free for non-commercial use! Number of connections is only
limited by memory or other stuff! The practical limit is 64 or the
winsock limit whichever is lower. Can pass requests to other SOCKS
servers! - Check the "Chain to other SOCKS" box to do this. Can log all
data that passes through it! - Check the "log" box. Can limit sending
and receiving bandwidth usage separately. The limit can be toggled on
and off without stopping the server. Requires Bind95/NY, Freeware, from
http://www.winfiles.com/apps/nt/servers-misc.html. Bind95/NT is based
on the UNIX code but it is a fully functional 32bit DNS server. (Domain
Name Server).
SpoonProxy (Pi-Soft Consulting, sproxy16.exe, 510KB)
http://www.pi-soft.com/
Enables every machine on your network to access internet resources
through one internet connection thereby saving you tons of money in
telephone and ISP costs. It runs in a small amount of memory (you will
hardly know it's running), yet it is an industrial-strength proxy server
that is incredibly easy to set up, is fully customizable, and has
excellent online help. The shareware version is fully functional
indefinitely (no expire for basic proxy operations), limited only by the
number of simultaneous connections it allows. So for a small home
network, SpoonProxy is basically free. Supports HTTP, FTP, POP3, SMTP,
SOCKS4 and 5, incoming and outgoing IP restriction, auto-dial on demand
and a port mapping wizard for easy configuration. SpoonProxy is
fully-functional in this trial version and will not expire. However, it
is limited to one user connection at a time until registration and
SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 support will stop working after 30 days. So, for a
small two machine home network, SpoonProxy is basically free.
VSOCKS Light (Paul Smith Computer Services, vsock013.zip, 333KB)
http://www.pscs.co.uk/software/vsockslight.html
A simple, FREE proxy server to allow you to connect UNLIMITED users on
your LAN to the Internet through a single modem-equipped PC. Now anyone
on your LAN can 'surf the net', or download files or read Usenet through
a single Internet connection. VSOCKS Light implements a subset of the
SOCKS 4 proxy protocol. This protocol can be used to proxy any TCP/IP
protocol including HTTP, FTP, TELNET and NNTP (Usenet). Common web
browsers already support the SOCKS protocol, other software that doesn't
support SOCKS itself can still be used via a SOCKS proxy by using free
third party software. This software is totally Free and works for
Unlimited concurrent users.
WinGate (Deerfield.com, wg21d95.exe, 1,676KB)
http://nz.com/webnz/qbik/wingate/download.htm
Allows multiple users simultaneous access to the Internet with only one
connection of nearly any type (modem, ISDN, leased line, etc.). WinGate
runs on a single Windows 95 or NT computer, which does not have to be
"dedicated" to the task. WinGate 2.1 can share a single Internet
connection with nearly any computer running TCP/IP - and shares access
with such popular applications as Netscape Navigator, MS Internet
Explorer, Eudora, Netscape Mail, popular telnet and FTP programs, and
many, many more. Free for one PC on a LAN.
WinNAT Lite (iVasion, WinNAT%20Lite.exe, 8,841KB)
http://www.ivasion.com/
WinNat™ Lite enables two computers to have high performance access
to the Internet through a shared Internet connection! WinNAT Lite
eliminates the added expense and inconvenience of installing a second
home line, modem or ISP account. WinNAT Lite operates via a
modem-equipped Windows 95, 98, or NT™ computer, and provides
Internet access to two networked computers. FREE 2-user version.
WinProxy Demo (Lan-Projekt, wp14us.exe, 248KB)
http://www.winproxy.net/
A proxy server and firewall with integrated mail server for Win95/NT.
Lately the product received "THE BEST OF LANTIMES" AWARD from the LAN
Times Testing Center. WinProxy allows you to connect your entire local
network to the Internet through one (dynamic) IP address. The firewall
will protect your data and the mailserver will distribute all your
e-mail. WinProxy supports HTTP, FTP, GOPHER, SSL /HTTPS/, Telnet, NNTP,
SMTP, POP3, Real Audio, Mapped Links and SOCKS protocols. It also
features shared cache, dial-on-demand, user/group management, URL
restricting, logging, proxy cascading support and more. This update also
works with Microsoft RRAS SteelHead. For MS Windows NT 4.0, we recommend
to install Service Pack 3 and MS RRAS SteelHead if used on MS Windows NT
4.0 Server. Free Demo version limitations: 1) two users only can be
connected simultaneously; 2) three users only can be created for e-mail
purposes; and 3) maximal size of the disk cache is limited to 1 MB.
"Steven D. Nakhla" wrote:
>
> Okay, after spending 3 hours with the tecnical support people today, I
> managed to get a great deal of the problems with my network straightened
> out. Just to recap, I have a cable modem account and ordered another IP
> address so as to network 2 computers together.
>
> I am using a SOHOware 10/100 autosensinv 5-port hub. It has ports numbered
> 1-5, as well as an uplink port to which the modem is connected. The
> computers are connected on ports 1 and 2, however only my computer (the
> original IP which came with the service) is able to connect to the internet.
> The customer support people told me my account is flagged for multiple IP
> addresses, which means the problem lies with my computer setup/
>
> Could SOMEONE please tell me how to set this thing up! My computer is able
> to connect through the hub to the internet. However, the other computer is
> not. Could you please tell me anytthing I might need to know regarding
> cabling, setup, software, etc. ANYTHING!!!! PLEASE!!!!
>
> Please reply to:
> Steve Nakhla
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: "Richard L. Rutledge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: alt.uu.comp.os.linux.questions,comp.os.linux.misc
Subject: Re: ppp compression missing
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:55:52 GMT
I am having the same problem. The redhat FAQ avaiable from their web site
has an entry describing this problem and two possible solutions. One
involves creation of a few module aliases in conf.module. Adding the
aliases emilinated the error reporting, but I still do not connect to my
ISP. Redhat has told me that my problem is beyond the scope of the
purchased tech support. what a crock!
Aaron wrote in message <7pbs8u$pm8$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>I've been dialing in to my ISP as well as my univ server thru Linux & found
>in /var/log/messages some lines that go :
>
>can't locate module ppp-compress-#
>
>where # is some number.
>I was not able to log on to my ISP (which uses PAP), but could with my univ
>(uses txt script).
>does anybody know what module is it reporting about? I'm using RH6.0 with
>pppd 2.3. I've neva come across such errors when using RH5.2
>
>
>
>
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From: "T.E.Dickey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Help edit xterm termcap, please
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.x,comp.os.linux.misc
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:59:28 GMT
In comp.os.linux.x Christian Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I found out in the termcap file that a terminal answerback may be set
> using the u8 or u9 field within the termcap definition file. I'm not
no - it cannot:
+ the answerback string cannot be programmed by the host
+ the termcap only describes what the terminal does
+ the u6-u9 strings are not used for this purpose anyway.
> having too much luck getting the answerback to change, and the file
> itself didn'f offer an example syntax.
> Does someone out there have a termcap file that has a defined
> answerback, and if so, advise the group? I have a feeling it is a
> simple control character, but am not versed enough to know for sure.
> Thanks!
> Christian Reynolds
--
Thomas E. Dickey
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.clark.net/pub/dickey
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From: Brian Dudek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Hub and twisted pair vs coax
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 09:40:38 -0600
I know the cost of a coax network is good, but what would I gain by
buying an $80 hub for a mix work group of 3-8 win/linux boxes?
Will a twisted pair and hub network reduce the number of data collisions
over a coax network setup? Granted a switch will prevent them all
together, ( correct ? ) but a little expensive. Are some hubs better at
preventing collisions than others? If so what brands or features in a
hub should I be looking for? internal power supply and up likable?
On a slightly different front - NIC. If I have the option should I
always opt for PCI over ISA adapters? If the card is only 10Mbt what
with I gain from a 32 bit PCI over a 16 bit ISA - less cpu overhead - is
it faster?
Thanks!
Brian
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: Avijit Purkayastha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.harware,comp.os.linux.misc
Subject: eth0 failing for Eiger Labs card..help
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 10:40:28 -0500
Hi All,
I upgraded my laptop from red-hat 5.1 to 6.0 and am facing
the following problem with bringing up eth0..
The pcmcia version is 3.0.9 and the kernel is 2.2.9-19mdk
(mandrake linux)..With 5.1 there was no problem, so I assume
I am setting up something incorrectly...:-(
In the boot setup, the eth0 is brought up first -- its failing. The
pcmcia is coming up later and its a sucess.
The message from the /var/log/messages is as follows from
eth0, network, pcmcia...
I hope someone will have had similar experiences with other
cards and suggest corrective action.
Thanks
- Avi
p.s. I'd appreciate it, if answers/suggestions are e-mailed directly to
me.
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Aug 17 14:49:18 localhost network: Bringing up interface lo succeeded
Aug 17 14:49:18 localhost insmod: /lib/modules/2.2.9-19mdk/net/fmv18x.o:
init_module: Device or resource busy
Aug 17 14:49:18 localhost ifup: Delaying eth0 initialization.
Aug 17 14:49:18 localhost network: Bringing up interface eth0 failed
Aug 17 14:49:23 localhost kernel: eth0: LA501, sram 4K TX*2, port 0x100,
irq 11, hw_addr 00:00:0E:00:67:73
Aug 17 14:49:19 localhost network: Bringing up interface ppp0 succeeded
Aug 17 14:49:19 localhost portmap: portmap startup succeeded
Aug 17 14:49:19 localhost netfs: Mounting other filesystems succeeded
Aug 17 14:49:19 localhost random: Initializing random number generator
succeede
d
Aug 17 14:49:22 localhost pcmcia: Starting PCMCIA services:
Aug 17 14:49:22 localhost pcmcia: modules
Aug 17 14:49:22 localhost pcmcia: cardmgr.
Aug 17 14:49:22 localhost cardmgr[324]: starting, version is 3.0.9
Aug 17 14:49:22 localhost cardmgr[324]: watching 2 sockets
Aug 17 14:49:22 localhost cardmgr[324]: starting, version is 3.0.9
Aug 17 14:49:22 localhost cardmgr[324]: watching 2 sockets
Aug 17 14:49:22 localhost cardmgr[324]: initializing socket 1
Aug 17 14:49:22 localhost cardmgr[324]: socket 1: Eiger Labs EPX-10BT
Ethernet
Aug 17 14:49:23 localhost cardmgr[324]: executing:
'insmod/lib/modules/2.2.9-1
9mdk/pcmcia/fmvj18x_cs.o'
Aug 17 14:49:23 localhost cardmgr[324]: executing: './network start
eth0'
Aug 17 14:49:23 localhost rc: Starting pcmcia succeeded
Aug 17 14:49:23 localhost inet: inetd startup succeeded
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