Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 09:52:10 -0700 From: Bill Campbell <freebsd@celestial.com> To: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: RealTek Nic Chip Message-ID: <20030926165210.GA42837@alexis.mi.celestial.com> In-Reply-To: <5.0.0.25.2.20030926090033.024539e0@mail.ucla.edu> References: <5.0.0.25.2.20030925150515.024443b0@mail.ucla.edu> <5.0.0.25.2.20030925150515.024443b0@mail.ucla.edu> <5.0.0.25.2.20030926090033.024539e0@mail.ucla.edu>
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On Fri, Sep 26, 2003, Tony A, Fields wrote: >Thanks for the input Greg. > >Please note that I have looked at the output from ifconfig. Also note that >the driver recognizes that the DFE-530TX uses the RealTek 8139 chip. > >Any other suggestions on how to get the RealTek 8201BL chip to work? As a paper weight, yes, as a NIC no. I can't speak to these on FreeBSD, but they have a horrible reputation in the Linux world, and I gave up on them quite a while ago (as I did non-DEC Tulip cards). The best source of inexpensive, reliable NICs I've found is our local PC recycling store where I can get used 3COM 3C905 cards for about $10US. They work, and 3COM honors their lifetime warranty. We're primarily using 3COM, Intel, and the on-board NICs on IBM's xSeries machines now. Bill -- INTERNET: bill@Celestial.COM Bill Campbell; Celestial Software LLC UUCP: camco!bill PO Box 820; 6641 E. Mercer Way FAX: (206) 232-9186 Mercer Island, WA 98040-0820; (206) 236-1676 URL: http://www.celestial.com/ ``... because most politicians and bureaucrats are technological idiots, it's going to be crucial for the rank and file members of the IT community to find its collective voice soon.'' --Michael Vizard, InfoWorld Editor in Chief.
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