Re: adding nic (fwd)

["Adam Williams" <awilliam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Hi folks,
>
> I had it running once before. I guess I shouldn't have screwed with it.
> Ah well, the joy of experimentation. :)
>
> I want to add a network card to my Linux box, RH5.0. I know it's an
> Intel EtherExpress (ISA), as I had it operating under NetWare no
> problem. It's not like Win95, where it auto-detects it, is it?
>
> Because the install couldn't find the NIC, I was unable to configure IP
> settings. Where exactly is that information stored? When I run ifconfig,
> it looks like there is only the local interface, lo. I don't see the
> eth0 listed.
>
> Sorry for the rather newbie type questions. I've finally reached a point
> where I can start dedicating some time to really learning/enjoying
> Linux. Thanks for any directions.
>

Under redhat,  log into X as root and run "control-panel"  you can configure
the network interfaces from thier.  You may need to go into the kerneld and set
the card type and io address and IRQ.  It's no harder than setting up a card in
WfWg.