I am using the Linksys network kit plus several other nics on my home network
of 5 pc's. I have 3 lynksys nics and 2 3com, and they all work great. One pc
has one of each in it and I had no problem with Linux recognizing both on
boot-up. They both use the native drivers in Linux also.
Chip
On Wed, 10 Nov 1999, you wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I use Linux Mandrake 6.0 and I would like to build a small home network,
> connecting two PC and maybe later a laptop.
> I plan to start first with thin ethernet ( BNC-10Base2 ) and than switch
> to a 10Base-T ( Unshielded Twisted-pair-Rj45 ) with a small 5 ports
> hub.
>
> The two manufacturer I am looking at right now are:
>
> Linksys ( http://www.linksys.com )
> Micronet (http://www.micronet.com.tw )
>
> I have found a lot about Linksys, they also have a linux www support
> page
>
> http://www.linksys.com/support/solution/nos/linux.htm , it looks that
> the ethernet card is supported.
> They also offer a network starter kit with everything you need to
> connect 2 PC.
>
> Micronet reports also to be compatible with Linux, but I did not find
> any information on the Ethernet HOWTO.
>
> Anyone with some experience with the above products to help me to make a
> good choice ?
>
> Thank you in advance for any reply.
>
> Best regards
> Luca
