🚀 go-pugleaf

I wouldn't know which PCMCIA card would be supported bij 8.1, but you 
should find a list on www.suse.com.
For the desktop pc, everything is much easier, most popular cards are 
supported. General Linux tip: don't buy the latest and greatest, 
hardware support might be a problem.

Succes,

Joost

Iain baker wrote:
> Hi,
> i have SuSE 8.1 and i have purchased a PCMCIA Notebook Network Card from
> bilkin (F5D5020)... the box doesnt mention linux compatability (but does
> claim to be windows compatable) once i'd put the cd in it told me i could
> use it in linux with the addition of a simple line of text that SuSE already
> contained... bonus right?? wrong... it doesnt seem to know the cards
> connected  :(
> 
> The problem is i have a Cable modem that requires an ethernet card to play
> middle man, and this card wont do it (i blame the card - it doesnt seem to
> work in windows either). obviously i want to replace the card but want one
> that i know will work.... does anyone know of a PCMCIA ethernet card that
> SuSE 8.1 likes??
> 
> while i'm on the subject- at somepoint soon i wanna replace my laptop with a
> pc... i want to have the pc as a single boot linux system, so want to make
> sure i can get online before i buy... so does anyone know of a PC Ethernet
> card that SuSE 8.1 likes? and does anyone know the best way to link my
> laptop and soon to be pc together to share processing power, and ram??
> 
> thanks for any help,
> 
> Iain
> --
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
> Be prepared to rely on someone... It's not a sign of weakness, and your too
> special to go it alone!
> 
> "Everybody's alright Really... Thats what I think Anyway" - Winnie-the-Pooh
> 
> "Our job in this life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good
> spirit" - Unknown
> 
> xxXxx
> 
> 
> 
> 

On Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:22:06 +0100, Iain baker 
  <iain.baker1@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> i have SuSE 8.1 and i have purchased a PCMCIA Notebook Network Card from
> bilkin (F5D5020)... the box doesnt mention linux compatability (but does
> claim to be windows compatable) once i'd put the cd in it told me i could
> use it in linux with the addition of a simple line of text that SuSE already
> contained... bonus right?? wrong... it doesnt seem to know the cards
> connected  :(
> 
That card works for me in Debian 3.0.  Are there any lines about PCMCIA in
/var/log/messages?

short answer... yes

long answer...
linux caedmgr[411]: modpath = /lib/modules/2.4.19-4gb
linux cardmgr[411]: modsubdir = pcmcia
linux cardmgr[411]: watching 2 sockets

....

linux cardmgr[411]: exiting
linux kernel: unloading kernel card services

....

linuxrcpcmcia: /sbin/insmod
/lib/modules/2.4.19-4gb/kernel/drivers/pcmcia/pcmcia_core.o
linux kernel: linux kernel card services 3.1.22
linux kernel:   opyions:   [pci] [cardbus] [pm]
linuxrcpcmcia: /sbin/insmod
/lib/modules/2.4.19-4gb/kernel/drivers/pcmcia/pcmcia_core.o
linuxrcpcmcia: /sbin/insmod
/lib/modules/2.4.19-4gb/kernel/drivers/pcmcia/yenta_socket.o

.... a few mentions of yenta irq's ....

linux cardmgr[520]: socket 1: Belkin-5020
linux kernel: cs: memory probe 0xa0000000-0xa0ffffff: clean.
linux cardmgr[520]: module /lib/modules/2.4.19-4GB//pcmcia/net/8390.o not
available
linux cardmgr[520]: executing: 'modprobe -v 8390'
linux cardmgr[520]: + /sbin/insmod
/lib/modules/2.4.19-4GB/kernel/drivers/net/8390.o
cardmgr[520]: + Using /lib/modules/2.4.19-4GB/kernel/drivers/net/8390.o
linux cardmgr[520]: + Symbol version prefix ''
linux cardmgr[520]: executing: 'insmod -v
/lib/modules/2.4.19-4GB//pcmcia/pcnet_cs.o'
linux cardmgr[520]: + Using /lib/modules/2.4.19-4GB//pcmcia/pcnet_cs.o
linux cardmgr[520]: + Symbol version prefix ''
linux kernel: eth0: NE2000 Compatible: io 0x300, irq 3, hw_addr
00:30:BD:11:4A:3F
linux cardmgr[520]: executing: './network start eth0'
linux ifup: No configuration found for eth-pcmcia-1 eth0
linux /etc/hotplug/net.agent[1110]: Interface eth0 is handled by service
PCMCIA    ... exiting

is that any help??

"Bill Marcum" <bmarcum@iglou.com> wrote in message
news:3e8991a3_1@news.iglou.com...
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:22:06 +0100, Iain baker
>   <iain.baker1@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > i have SuSE 8.1 and i have purchased a PCMCIA Notebook Network Card from
> > bilkin (F5D5020)... the box doesnt mention linux compatability (but does
> > claim to be windows compatable) once i'd put the cd in it told me i
could
> > use it in linux with the addition of a simple line of text that SuSE
already
> > contained... bonus right?? wrong... it doesnt seem to know the cards
> > connected  :(
> >
> That card works for me in Debian 3.0.  Are there any lines about PCMCIA in
> /var/log/messages?
>

I'm using the Belkin F5D5020 in my Toshiba 550CDT Laptop, running 
SuSE8.0.  I'm attaching the Linux instructions from Belkin's doc CD. 
All I did was do the first instruction about adding the lines to the 
/etc/pcmcia/config file and let YaST2 do the rest.  The kernel was 
already set up.  It works just fine.

/mel



		          Belkin Components
                  Belkin F5D5020 PCMCIA Card/Notebook Network Card

		    Linux Driver Installation

   Most Linux systems support Belkin F5D5020 PCMCIA Ethernet Adapter
   already.

1. Insert the F5D5020 adapter in the PCMCIA or Cardbus slot in the
    notebook, and reboot the system.  If the file /etc/pcmcia/config exists,
    add following lines in this file:

    card "Belkin-5020"
    version "Belkin" , "F5D5020-PCMCIA-Network-Card"
    bind "pcnet_cs"

   Be noted that you have to add the lines in /etc/pcmcia/config in exactly
   the same format as shown above, including matching capital and lower case
   letters.

   Reboot or excute "/etc/rc.d/init.d/pcmcia restart". If the adapter
   works properly, you can skip the rest of the document.  Otherwise please
   go to the next step.


2. You have to build the PCMCIA environment from the source files.  First
    check if the Linux kernel source tree is installed.  Typically this is
    in the directory "/usr/src/linux".

    If the kernel source tree does not exist, you have to install it first.

    Different Linux systems have different ways to install the source tree.
    In the following the Red Hat Linux 7.0 is used as an example.  For other
    Linux systems, please refer to the documentation that comes with the
    system.

    a. Mount Red Hat 7.0 CD 1.
    b. Find the kernel source files, which are typically located in
       /mnt/cdrom/REDHAT/RPMS.
       The name of the source package is "kernel-source-2.2.16-22.i386.rpm".
    c. Install the package with this command:

          rpm -i kernel-source-2.2.16-22.i386.rpm

       If you use one of the GUI shells, you can just double click on the
       rpm package to install it.

3. Check if the PCMCIA driver files are included in the source tree.
    The files are located in /usr/src/linux/pcmcia-cs-x.x.x
    (The x.x.x designates the version number).  If this directory does
    not exist, or if the version number is lower than 3.1.21, you have to
    download the PCMCIA driver file "pcmcia-cs-3.1.21.tar.gz" or a higher
    version of this file from:

    ftp://www.sunsite.unc.edu/pub/Linux/kernel/pcmcia

    You have to untar this file and place it under /usr/src/linux with
    this command:

    tar -zxvf pcmcia-cs-3.1.2x.tar.gz

4. Change directory to "/usr/src/linux/pcmcia-cs-3.1.2x".  Issue the
    following command to build the environment:

    make config

    When the system prompts to select the Kernel-Specific option, select
    "Read from the currently running kernel."

5. Issue the following command to install the environment:

    make install

6. Modify the file /etc/pcmcia/config as described in step 1.
    Issue the following command to restart the cardmgr:

    /etc/rc.d/init.d/pcmcia restart

7.  Issue the following command to check the adapter status:

     ifconfig -a

8.  Refer to the Linux document on how to configure an IP address for the
     adapter.


	 Iain baker wrote:
> Hi,
> i have SuSE 8.1 and i have purchased a PCMCIA Notebook Network Card from
> bilkin (F5D5020)... the box doesnt mention linux compatability (but does
> claim to be windows compatable) once i'd put the cd in it told me i could
> use it in linux with the addition of a simple line of text that SuSE already
> contained... bonus right?? wrong... it doesnt seem to know the cards
> connected  :(
> 
> The problem is i have a Cable modem that requires an ethernet card to play
> middle man, and this card wont do it (i blame the card - it doesnt seem to
> work in windows either). obviously i want to replace the card but want one
> that i know will work.... does anyone know of a PCMCIA ethernet card that
> SuSE 8.1 likes??
> 
> while i'm on the subject- at somepoint soon i wanna replace my laptop with a
> pc... i want to have the pc as a single boot linux system, so want to make
> sure i can get online before i buy... so does anyone know of a PC Ethernet
> card that SuSE 8.1 likes? and does anyone know the best way to link my
> laptop and soon to be pc together to share processing power, and ram??
> 
> thanks for any help,
> 
> Iain
> --
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
> Be prepared to rely on someone... It's not a sign of weakness, and your too
> special to go it alone!
> 
> "Everybody's alright Really... Thats what I think Anyway" - Winnie-the-Pooh
> 
> "Our job in this life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good
> spirit" - Unknown
> 
> xxXxx
> 
> 
> 
> 

"Mel Steinberg" <saxofon@pacbell.net> wrote in message
news:3E8A9314.2080804@pacbell.net...
> I'm using the Belkin F5D5020 in my Toshiba 550CDT Laptop, running
> SuSE8.0.  I'm attaching the Linux instructions from Belkin's doc CD.
> All I did was do the first instruction about adding the lines to the
> /etc/pcmcia/config file and let YaST2 do the rest.  The kernel was
> already set up.  It works just fine.
>
> /mel
>
>
>
>           Belkin Components
>                   Belkin F5D5020 PCMCIA Card/Notebook Network Card
>
>     Linux Driver Installation
>
>    Most Linux systems support Belkin F5D5020 PCMCIA Ethernet Adapter
>    already.
>
> 1. Insert the F5D5020 adapter in the PCMCIA or Cardbus slot in the
>     notebook, and reboot the system.  If the file /etc/pcmcia/config
exists,
>     add following lines in this file:
>
>     card "Belkin-5020"
>     version "Belkin" , "F5D5020-PCMCIA-Network-Card"
>     bind "pcnet_cs"
>
>    Be noted that you have to add the lines in /etc/pcmcia/config in
exactly
>    the same format as shown above, including matching capital and lower
case
>    letters.

that was the line of code i was referring to in my original post... i double
checked and it is correct... i think its probably just a duff card i have!!

bugger!!

On Wed, 2 Apr 2003 03:50:10 +0100, Iain baker 
  <iain.baker1@ntlworld.com> wrote:

> linux kernel: eth0: NE2000 Compatible: io 0x300, irq 3, hw_addr
> 00:30:BD:11:4A:3F
> linux cardmgr[520]: executing: './network start eth0'
> linux ifup: No configuration found for eth-pcmcia-1 eth0
> linux /etc/hotplug/net.agent[1110]: Interface eth0 is handled by service
> PCMCIA    ... exiting
> 

You have an error message "No configuration found" from ifup.  I think
you may need to configure the IP address for the card, by running
"dpkg-reconfigure netbase" or manually editing the /etc/network/interfaces
file (see "man interfaces").

my thanks to everyone that has offered assistance... i have now got it
working... linux is online! yay me!!

embarrasingly i had neglected to tell my firewall what device to use... we
live and learn! the curse of being a newbie i guess!!

thanks again
iain
---------------------------------------------------------------
Be prepared to rely on someone... It's not a sign of weakness, and your too
special to go it alone!

"Everybody's alright Really... Thats what I think Anyway" - Winnie-the-Pooh

"Our job in this life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good
spirit" - Unknown

xxXxx

I don't know about PCMCIA but for pci cards I've always found 3com 3c905
cards well supported in Linux. Same for Intel Pro100s. I've also have
Netgear, DLink, Davicom all worked with no problems.

Regards

John Cooke

"Iain baker" <iain.baker1@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:DfYha.247$VZ4.87932@newsfep2-win.server.ntli.net...
> Hi,
> i have SuSE 8.1 and i have purchased a PCMCIA Notebook Network Card from
> bilkin (F5D5020)... the box doesnt mention linux compatability (but does
> claim to be windows compatable) once i'd put the cd in it told me i could
> use it in linux with the addition of a simple line of text that SuSE
already
> contained... bonus right?? wrong... it doesnt seem to know the cards
> connected  :(
>
> The problem is i have a Cable modem that requires an ethernet card to play
> middle man, and this card wont do it (i blame the card - it doesnt seem to
> work in windows either). obviously i want to replace the card but want one
> that i know will work.... does anyone know of a PCMCIA ethernet card that
> SuSE 8.1 likes??
>
> while i'm on the subject- at somepoint soon i wanna replace my laptop with
a
> pc... i want to have the pc as a single boot linux system, so want to make
> sure i can get online before i buy... so does anyone know of a PC Ethernet
> card that SuSE 8.1 likes? and does anyone know the best way to link my
> laptop and soon to be pc together to share processing power, and ram??
>
> thanks for any help,
>
> Iain
> --
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
> Be prepared to rely on someone... It's not a sign of weakness, and your
too
> special to go it alone!
>
> "Everybody's alright Really... Thats what I think Anyway" -
Winnie-the-Pooh
>
> "Our job in this life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good
> spirit" - Unknown
>
> xxXxx
>
>
>
>


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.478 / Virus Database: 275 - Release Date: 06/05/2003