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LINUX22.TXT Driver File Contents (1.0.zip)

  Linux 2.2.x
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  This document contains instructions on installing Linux driver
  and adjusting speed for RTL8169 Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

  Installing Driver:
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  rtl8169.c -- RTL8169 Linux driver version 1.0

  1. This driver supports RealTek RTL8169 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
  for Linux kernel 2.2.x.


  2. Installation steps:
  (1)Compiling rtl8169.c using 'Makefile'.

  "gcc -DMODULE -Wall -Wstrict-prototypes -O6 -c rtl8169.c".

  (2)Move the object code rtl8169.o to the directory "/lib/modules/2.2.14-5.0/net".

  "cp rtl8169.o /lib/modules/2.2.14-5.0/net"

  (3)Insert module to kernel.

  "insmod rtl8169"

  (4)Check driver status

  "dmesg"


  3. The media can be forced to one of the 5 modes as follows.
  The link speed and duplex mode can be forced in 5 modes.
  Command: "insmod rtl8169 media = SET_MEDIA"
  Ex:
  "insmod rtl8169 media = 0x04" will force link mode to be 100Mpbs Half-duplex.

  SET_MEDIA can be:
  _10_Half = 0x01
  _10_Full = 0x02
  _100_Half = 0x04
  _100_Full = 0x08
  _1000_Full = 0x10




  Other information:
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  You could get some helpful information on these URLs.

  http://www.scyld.com/

  http://www.deja.com/usenet

  http://www.realtek.com.tw/

  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate contact Realtek
  Technical Support Team at nicfae@realtek.com.tw