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> > 1)  There are only 6 network adapters listed in the kernel config
> > screen, and the Realtec is not one of them.  Realtec cards are
> > supposedly supported according to the hardware compatibility list.
>=20
> The network adapters listed in the kernel config are ISA NICs=20
> that require
> configuration.  If you have a PCI NIC that is supported, it will be
> auto-detected.

I have what might be some interesting input on this issue.

I have a Linksys LNE100TX nic (PCI) in my FBSD system.
I do an FTP install.
When I get to the Kernel Config screen, I choose the last network
adapter in the list, I think it's an SMC, and enter the proper I/O
address (the default IRQ is correct).  I can then configure the network
and continue my FTP install without any problems.

I've only been running FBSD for a few weeks (this time), and I run a
custom report every day that does ifconfig, and I see no problems at
all.  I cvsup every day with no nic related errors, so I cannot see any
problems with using the tx driver.

I would be interested in knowing the proper procedure to change drivers
after install completes.
I assume I would have to recompile the kernel, disable the tx driver and
enable the dc driver. =20
>From the Hardware Notes:

Lite-On 82c168/82c169 PNIC Fast Ethernet NICs ( dc(4) driver)

Kingston KNE110TX

LinkSys EtherFast LNE100TX

Matrox FastNIC 10/100

NetGear FA310-TX Rev. D1


Is there anything else I should be aware of?