Network problems

[Randy Kelsoe]

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Richard Aldana wrote:
> I'm brand-new to Linux, and I'm sure this will be an easy fix for you
> experienced Linux users. So please bear with me.
>
> I've just installed Fedore Core 1, installation went easy. However, I
> can't seem to get the network components running properly. My system has
> a 3COM 3C905 NIC installed, which the OS seems have setup properly. I
> have a Compaq router that I've hooked up to directly via a CAT 5 cable
> directly. I set up at install time to receive IP and DNS via DHCP.
>
> I can't see anything on my local network (I have another Windows XP
> hooked up). I can't get on the Internet, nor ping any other systems.
> Which I know is a major problem.
>
> This same systems works fine when I set it up as a Windows PC, so I know
> the hardware works.
>
> Any ideas?
>

This is a known bug/problem with the 3C905 card. There is a workaround:

(as root):

chkconfig kudzu off

then reboot, and the card should work fine. I noticed that there is an
update to kudzu that just might fix this problem, but I have not had a
chance to try it yet (I dumped my 3Com card and bought an Intel Ethernet
Pro Card, which worked perfectly right out of the box).

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