[Astlinux-users] Ethernet Driver

[<da...@ry...>]

All,
 
I'm trying my hand at running AstLinux as a VM under Proxmox.  My first effort used bridged Ethernet as detailed in the AstLinux Documentation, which appeared to work fine.
 
In the effort to pull defeat from the jaws of success, I subsequently changed the configuration to use PCI Passthrough and "directly" connect two NICs to AstLinux.  In addition to improving host machine security, I hoped that this configuration might present a more sensible and consistent MAC address to my ISP's finicky modem.  (I have to call them for an intervention whenever my MAC address changes.)  
 
Despite the fact that I don't know what I'm doing, the AstLinux VM is running and lspci shows both adapters.  However, it doesn't appear to be loading a driver.  Or, for whatever reason, AstLinux isn't seeing either NIC.  
 
The adapters are "Broadcom Limited NetXtreme II BCM5709 Gigabit Ethernet (rev 20)."  At first I thought the tg3 (Broadcom) driver might be suitable so I added "tg3" to the modules.rc file.  That didn't help.  I've since seen that QLogic acquired this product line a few years ago, so perhaps tg3 no longer supports these products.
 
If necessary, I can drive to Micro Center on the way home from work and buy an Intel NIC.  However, I'd rather use the hardware I have if possible. 
 
I'd appreciate your thoughts.
 
Thanks,
 
Dan