Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 23:53:08 +0200 From: Ion-Mihai Tetcu <itetcu@apropo.ro> To: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Subject: Re: configure nic card Message-ID: <20031206235308.2146503a.itetcu@apropo.ro> In-Reply-To: <3FD21A56.3020307@daleco.biz> References: <LAW11-OE23EXQHuvDr900003db5@hotmail.com> <3FD21A56.3020307@daleco.biz>
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On Sat, 06 Dec 2003 12:05:10 -0600 "Kevin D. Kinsey, DaleCo, S.P." <kdk@daleco.biz> wrote: > Eric Greene wrote: > > >Hello, I am a long-time Windows user, who is now getting > >started with learning FreeBSD. I am using the KDE desktop to > >start with. I would like to know how to configure my nic card so I > >can get connected to the internet (Cable access - the > >system is on a LAN). > > > >Where do I get started configuring this card? > > > > > You've got a fairly good answer already, > so I hope I'm not flooding your inbox ... > > In addition to what's been recommended, > I'd suggest grabbing the handbook --- > > ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/doc/handbook > (english version, multiple formats available) which should also be available on the local system in (if you choosed to install the documentation): /usr/share/doc/handbook/ > And placing it somewhere on the LAN where > you can read it often. > > Also, in the previous response, the configuration > line shown was for the RealTek driver (8139 chip) > only. If you've got that NIC (lots of cards have the > 8139 chip) then you should be good to go. [..] my bad, I shoul have explained that. -- IOnut Unregistered ;) FreeBSD user
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