Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
On Monday 21 August 2006 10:00, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm using Fedora, and I use the file /etc/modprobe.conf to say, e.g., alias eth0 tulip alias eth1 e100 alias eth2 3c59x That says that eth0 uses the tulip driver, but I'm not sure it says that the one that requires tulip is eth0, which is what the original poster wanted. Oh, by the way what does work for you ? I'll be glad to test it on my machine. Right now I am configuring a Linux Router machine. I can guarantee a not working situation: Install a system with a via ethernet card. Installed as eth0. Now add the 3 additional net cards alias eth0 tulip alias eth1 e100 alias eth2 3c59x This is now wrong and wont work QED. You can't prove something by showing that it does work! James -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 11:14:43AM +1000, O Plameras wrote: Matthew Hannigan wrote: On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 10:55:26AM +1000, O Plameras wrote: I'm using Fedora, and I use the file /etc/modprobe.conf to say, e.g., alias eth0 tulip alias eth1 e100 alias eth2 3c59x That says that eth0 uses the tulip driver, but I'm not sure it says that the one that requires tulip is eth0, which is what the original poster wanted. These works everytime for me. if your initrd loads e100 or 3c59x first then it will not work O Plameras -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html signature.asc Description: Digital signature -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
Alexander Samad wrote: On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 11:14:43AM +1000, O Plameras wrote: Matthew Hannigan wrote: On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 10:55:26AM +1000, O Plameras wrote: I'm using Fedora, and I use the file /etc/modprobe.conf to say, e.g., alias eth0 tulip alias eth1 e100 alias eth2 3c59x That says that eth0 uses the tulip driver, but I'm not sure it says that the one that requires tulip is eth0, which is what the original poster wanted. These works everytime for me. if your initrd loads e100 or 3c59x first then it will not work This is obscure news to me. O Plameras -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
On Mon, 2006-08-21 at 09:27 +1000, Jeff Waugh wrote: Check out /etc/iftab (and the iftab man page). - Jeff Bingo! Thanks, mate! -- Simon Wong [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
On Mon, 2006-08-21 at 09:30 +1000, Ian Wienand wrote: I think you have two options; firstly is the ifrename package, which reads /etc/iftab. This exists in Ubuntu so it looks the easiest way to go. The other option is you can give your cards static names with udev, and then refer to those for your interfaces; see http://www.debianhelp.co.uk/udev.htm Thanks, I'll have a read of this reference. -- Simon Wong [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
Occasionally, I come across a situation where the network device I am using gets changed after a new kernel is installed eg from eth0 to eth2. This is on a machine with 3 NICs. I thought I found the right setting for /etc/network/interfaces using hwaddress ether XX:XX..., however, that doesn't seem to be working on my Dapper machine. Can anyone offer any advice on how to force which hardware is eth0? TIAs -- Simon Wong [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
quote who=Simon Wong Occasionally, I come across a situation where the network device I am using gets changed after a new kernel is installed eg from eth0 to eth2. This is on a machine with 3 NICs. I thought I found the right setting for /etc/network/interfaces using hwaddress ether XX:XX..., however, that doesn't seem to be working on my Dapper machine. Can anyone offer any advice on how to force which hardware is eth0? Check out /etc/iftab (and the iftab man page). - Jeff -- linux.conf.au 2007: Sydney, Australia http://lca2007.linux.org.au/ I have a burning curiosity about everything, everything-- except country and western, of course. - David Bowie -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 09:19:13AM +1000, Simon Wong wrote: Can anyone offer any advice on how to force which hardware is eth0? I think you have two options; firstly is the ifrename package, which reads /etc/iftab. The other option is you can give your cards static names with udev, and then refer to those for your interfaces; see http://www.debianhelp.co.uk/udev.htm -i signature.asc Description: Digital signature -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
Simon Wong wrote: Occasionally, I come across a situation where the network device I am using gets changed after a new kernel is installed eg from eth0 to eth2. This is on a machine with 3 NICs. I thought I found the right setting for /etc/network/interfaces using hwaddress ether XX:XX..., however, that doesn't seem to be working on my Dapper machine. Can anyone offer any advice on how to force which hardware is eth0? I'm using Fedora, and I use the file /etc/modprobe.conf to say, e.g., alias eth0 tulip alias eth1 e100 alias eth2 3c59x Hope this helps. O Plameras -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 10:55:26AM +1000, O Plameras wrote: I'm using Fedora, and I use the file /etc/modprobe.conf to say, e.g., alias eth0 tulip alias eth1 e100 alias eth2 3c59x That says that eth0 uses the tulip driver, but I'm not sure it says that the one that requires tulip is eth0, which is what the original poster wanted. Matt -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
Matthew Hannigan wrote: On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 10:55:26AM +1000, O Plameras wrote: I'm using Fedora, and I use the file /etc/modprobe.conf to say, e.g., alias eth0 tulip alias eth1 e100 alias eth2 3c59x That says that eth0 uses the tulip driver, but I'm not sure it says that the one that requires tulip is eth0, which is what the original poster wanted. These works everytime for me. O Plameras -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
Matthew Hannigan wrote: On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 10:55:26AM +1000, O Plameras wrote: I'm using Fedora, and I use the file /etc/modprobe.conf to say, e.g., alias eth0 tulip alias eth1 e100 alias eth2 3c59x That says that eth0 uses the tulip driver, but I'm not sure it says that the one that requires tulip is eth0, which is what the original poster wanted. Oh, by the way what does work for you ? I'll be glad to test it on my machine. Right now I am configuring a Linux Router machine. O Plameras -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
quote who=O Plameras I'm using Fedora, and I use the file /etc/modprobe.conf to say, e.g., alias eth0 tulip alias eth1 e100 alias eth2 3c59x This only works if you have three entirely separate NIC chipsets that you can map to particular ports. If you have a four port tulip card in there, you still won't be setting eth0 to a particular port. ifrename / iftab is the best way to do it at the port / MAC level. - Jeff -- linux.conf.au 2007: Sydney, Australia http://lca2007.linux.org.au/ When there's public debate and mass hysteria, that's when the patches roll in. - Michael Meeks -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
Jeff Waugh wrote: quote who=O Plameras I'm using Fedora, and I use the file /etc/modprobe.conf to say, e.g., alias eth0 tulip alias eth1 e100 alias eth2 3c59x This only works if you have three entirely separate NIC chipsets that you can map to particular ports. If you have a four port tulip card in there, you still won't be setting eth0 to a particular port. ifrename / iftab is the best way to do it at the port / MAC level. If I have the same NIC chipsets, with Fedora, I use the option on /etc/syconfig/network-script/ifcfg-eth0, namely: . HWADDR=00:0A:CC:51:67:7D . in combination with my /etc/modprobe.conf O Plameras -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] How to force which device is eth0?
Howard Lowndes wrote: O Plameras wrote: Jeff Waugh wrote: quote who=O Plameras I'm using Fedora, and I use the file /etc/modprobe.conf to say, e.g., alias eth0 tulip alias eth1 e100 alias eth2 3c59x This only works if you have three entirely separate NIC chipsets that you can map to particular ports. If you have a four port tulip card in there, you still won't be setting eth0 to a particular port. ifrename / iftab is the best way to do it at the port / MAC level. If I have the same NIC chipsets, with Fedora, I use the option on /etc/syconfig/network-script/ifcfg-eth0, namely: . HWADDR=00:0A:CC:51:67:7D . in combination with my /etc/modprobe.conf ...and, if you do a standard install, all that gets done for you... Absolutely. And when mapping gets scrambled for one reason or another, I check /etc/modprobe.conf, then, ifcfg-eth[0-4], and use #dmesg to figure out what's going on. O Plameras -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
