LINUX29.TXT Driver File Contents (tl-4500_driver.zip)

RTL8029 Linux Installation guide::

The procedure to activate rtl8029 on linux :
Hint:RTL8029 is ne2000 compatable.

  step 1: make sure that kernel source code is included
  		(check /usr/src/linux)

  step 2: recompile kernel:
                cd to /usr/src/linux, them type 'make menuconfig'

                select the following options(mark them as '*')
                 .enable module support
                 .networking support
                 .TCP/IP networking
                 .network device support
                 .ethernet
                 .ne2000/ne1000 support
  step 3: after options are selected, exit and run
                make dep;make clean;make zImage;
          if no serious error happens, the new kernel 'zImage' will be in
             /usr/src/linux/arch/i386/boot/zImage.
          copy this file to root.
          modify '/etc/lilo.conf' file to point to this new file.
          run 'lilo'
          reboot


  step 4: when system boots, the driver will be load. check the /proc/pci
          file if RTL8029 device is detected.

  step 5: run netconfig to setup TCP/IP
        (run 'ifconfig' or 'netstat -i' to see if there is a interface 
        'ne0')


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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

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