Re: [Astlinux-users] Ethernet Driver

[Michael K. <li...@mk...>]

Maybe this helps:

ftp://ftp.tyan.com/Broadcom/LAN/BCM57XX/v7.6.2/Manuals/linux.htm

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Michael Keuter

> Am 03.10.2017 um 00:39 schrieb 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
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