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* PCI FAST Ethernet Adapter *
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* Ethernet Driver for FreeBSD *
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* v1.17 Aug. 2000 *
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Introduction:
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The Fast Ethernet 10/100M FreeBSD driver is enclosed. This document shows you how to
setup the driver.
Contents of the Subdirectory:
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if_fet.c The FreeBSD driver source code
if_fet.h The FreeBSD driver header file
freebsd.txt This file.
Installation:
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1) Put the driver disc in Drive A. Under the prompt, type "mount_msdos /dev/fd0 /dos".
Then, type "cp /dos/if_fet.* /usr/src/sys/pci".
2) Type the following commands:
(a) "cd /usr/src/sys/conf"
(b) "ee files"
3) Under editing file 'files', add one line as below:
"pci/if_fet.c optional fet device-driver"
Then, save the file.
4) Type the following commands:
(a) "cd /usr/src/sys/i386/conf"
(b) "cp GENERIC SERVER"
(c) "ee SERVER"
5) Under editing file 'SERVER', finding the division of NIC setting, and insert one line
as below:
"device fet0"
Then, save the file.
6) Now, it's ready to recompile kernel; type the following commands:
(a) cd /usr/src/sys/i386/conf
(b) config SERVER
(c) cd /usr/src/sys/compile/SERVER
(d) make depend all install
7) Before rebooting, make sure the network-related files under /etc are well-configured.
The files are listed below:
(a) /etc/hosts
(b) /etc/resolv.conf
(c) /etc/host.conf
(d) /etc/rc.conf
8) Now, get ready to reboot, type "sync;sync;sync", and "shutdown -r now".
9) Under the newly compiled kernel, type "ifconfig -a", and you can see a new device fet0.
Download Driver Pack
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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.