ENCORE 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter
Linux Driver
Contents:
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1. File Description
2. Driver Installation for Linux
3. Driver Parameter
1. File Description
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Filename Description
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sundance_main.c ENCORE 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter Linux
Driver Source Code.
This file is the main part of IP100 Linux Driver.
compat.h Network interface message level settings.
crc32.h Crc function for early Linux 2.4.19pre kernel inclusion
ethtool.h: Defines for Linux ethtool.
mii.h definitions for MII-compatible transceivers.
mii.c MII interface library.
makefile Make File For ENCORE 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter Linux Driver.
Using "make all" for your kernel.
readme.txt A summary of the contents for Linux Driver.
This file, which you are reading me now.
2. Driver Installation for Linux
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a. for kernel 2.4.x
a1. Redhat 7.3 (linux kernel 2.4.18)
a2. Mandrake 8.1 (kernel 2.4.8)
b. for kernel 2.6.x
c. automatically load and configure at next boot time
a.for kernel 2.4.x
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a1. Redhat 7.3 (linux kernel 2.4.18)
a1.1. install way 1:
#make all =>generate sundance.o
#cp sundance.o /lib/modules/2.4.18-3/kernel/drivers/net/
#insmod sundance
#ifconfig eth0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx netmask yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy
eth0 is your network adapter,use dmesg to check it, ex: eth0, eth1...
xxx is your ip address, ex: 192.168.102.211
yyy is your netmask address, ex:255.255.255.0
a1.2. install way 2:
#make all =>generate sundance.o
#cp sundance.o /lib/modules/2.4.18-3/kernel/drivers/net/
#insmod sundance
#setup
[network configuration] =>to setup your ip address
#ifup eth0
eth0 is your network adapter, ex: eth0, eth1...
a2. Mandrake 8.1 (kernel 2.4.8)
#make all => generate sundance.o
#cp sundance.o /lib/modules/2.4.8-26mdk/kernel/drivers/net
#insmod sundance
#ifconfig eth0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx netmask yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy
eth0 is your network adapter,use dmesg to check it, ex: eth0, eth1...
xxx is your ip address, ex: 192.168.102.211
yyy is your netmask address, ex:255.255.255.0
b. for kernel 2.6.x
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#make all
#insmod ./sundance.ko (or sundance.o)
#ifconfig eth0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx netmask yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy
eth0 is your network adapter,use dmesg to check it, ex: eth0, eth1...
xxx is your ip address, ex: 192.168.102.211
yyy is your netmask address, ex:255.255.255.0
c. automatically load and configure at next boot time
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c1. cp sundance.o /lib/modules/`uname -r`/kernel/drivers/net
*note: The `uname -r` is a command. Don't replace `uname -r` with
2.4.18, 2.4.20smp, or some others. Must type `uname -r` directly.
c2. Add the following lines at /etc/modules.conf:
alias eth0 sundance
options sundance <optional parameters>
c3. Run "netconfig" or "netconf" to create configuration script
ifcfg-eth0 located at /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts or
create it manually.
[see - Configuration Script Sample]
c4. Driver will automatically load and configure at
next boot time.
c5. Configuration Script Sample
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Here is a sample of a simple configuration script:
DEVICE=eth0
USERCTL=no
ONBOOT=yes
POOTPROTO=none
BROADCAST=207.200.5.255
NETWORK=207.200.5.0
NETMASK=255.255.255.0
IPADDR=207.200.5.2
3. Driver Parameter
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If you want to change the link speed, you could use parameter after
insmod command.
insmod sundance.o <optional parameter> ; add parameter
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example: insmod sundance.o media=100mbps_hd
or insmod sundance.o media=3
or insmod sundance.o media=1,2,3,4 ; for 4 cards or IP100
========================================================================
Parameter Description
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You can install this driver without any addtional parameter. However, if
you are going to have extensive functions then it is necessary to set
extra parameter. Below is a list of the command line parameters supported
by the Linux device driver.
media=xxxxxxxxx - Specifies the media type the NIC operates at.
autosense Autosensing active media.
10mbps_hd 10Mbps half duplex.
10mbps_fd 10Mbps full duplex.
100mbps_hd 100Mbps half duplex.
100mbps_fd 100Mbps full duplex.
0 Autosensing active media.
1 10Mbps half duplex.
2 10Mbps full duplex.
3 100Mbps half duplex.
4 100Mbps full duplex.
By default, the copper devices operate at
autosense, the fiber devices operate at
100Mbps full duplex.
Note that, the fiber adapter only support
100Mbps half/full duplex types.
If wanting to change speed, this driver needed to be unloaded and reloaded with
new media parameter.
flowctrl=[0|1] - Specifies the flow control function.
0 Disable flow control.
1 Enable flow control.
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.