2.13 can't connect to network, says 'no active interface'
Problems
I installed the dotpup and issued the appropriate commands.
Wizard still says...
"...it appears the driver module for an ethernet card isn't loaded..."
...before reboot.
Do I need to reboot after the installation? Because the other issue is I'm not being prompted to save the session to the 1 gig save file I added to a FAT32 partition, and it's not happening automatically...but Puppy loads the previous settings on from that file on boot. I end up with sky2 loaded again.
Also, is it possible that the old sk98 isn't being overwritten and is loading again with "modprobe sk98lin" ?
If it's not necessary to reboot, and the correct sk98lin is being loaded, then it doesn't appear to be working with my system.
Wizard still says...
"...it appears the driver module for an ethernet card isn't loaded..."
...before reboot.
Do I need to reboot after the installation? Because the other issue is I'm not being prompted to save the session to the 1 gig save file I added to a FAT32 partition, and it's not happening automatically...but Puppy loads the previous settings on from that file on boot. I end up with sky2 loaded again.
Also, is it possible that the old sk98 isn't being overwritten and is loading again with "modprobe sk98lin" ?
If it's not necessary to reboot, and the correct sk98lin is being loaded, then it doesn't appear to be working with my system.
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Will do as soon as I burn another boot disk. This is the 4th one I've hosed trying to create a multi-session disk (I erased the save file on my hard drive because of the aformentioned problems, and because I got nervous about saving data to my Windows system restore partition[Puppy not doing NTFS for me]). CD-R= hosed; DVD-R=toast; DVD-RW=smoked.tempestuous wrote:Some diagnosis is needed. After "modprobe sk98lin" run "ifconfig" to see if a valid network interface is listed.
Would save to my USB stick, but MUT doesn't see it.
etc, etc, ....
To say nothing of the lack of detection of onboard sound and my USB mouse. *sigh*
First things first, I guess...
Will report back with ifconfig info
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I revisit this problem because I see this -
I suggest you try the suggestions here about bios settings and/or kernel boot options -
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=94043
If still no success, please run "lspci" and post your results. This will list all pci device ID's on your system, and should include the pci-id of your Marvell chipset. It's possible that this pci-id might not be included in the source code for the driver, and this can be fixed.
There might be a core problem of Linux/Puppy not playing well with your Gateway MX6625.cacarr wrote:The integrated ethernet interface is not being detected.
Also, no sound and no USB mouse ...
I suggest you try the suggestions here about bios settings and/or kernel boot options -
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=94043
If still no success, please run "lspci" and post your results. This will list all pci device ID's on your system, and should include the pci-id of your Marvell chipset. It's possible that this pci-id might not be included in the source code for the driver, and this can be fixed.
Got a gateway lap (m520) running wifi with on board card setup auto by ethernet wiz in live cd ver 2.12 (or 3).cacarr wrote:Are there any know Puppy issues or common problems with integrated ethernet, Yukon in particular...or even any Gateway laptops in general?
Wiz loaded the b44 something drivers & i don't think it's supposed to be a wifi driver but 'd hafta check.
Also, usb optical mice (including a no name wireless one) works fine on my Gateway laps (m520 & mx3410).
If still no success, please run "lspci" and post your results. This will list all pci device ID's on your system, and should include the pci-id of your Marvell chipset. It's possible that this pci-id might not be included in the source code for the driver, and this can be fixed.
Back home, and have had no serious problems on my desktops.
Will give this a try on the laptop soon and post back.
Just thought I would resurrect this thread in the hopes that a solution might prove useful to others with temperamental laptops.
Might look into what's involved in swapping out the card as others have suggested. Could be that it's a simple matter.
My gateway mx3410 came with a realtek wifi card that seemed to have a cheezy range compared to other systems from the same spot, even in windows. Worked great when closer to the wifi router. Didn't bother much with it in pup but think I got a cheezy connection..at some point, from the same spot.
Ended up swapping out the onboard wifi card with a new e-bay item for ~ 20 bucks & now humming wifi in windows & pup live cd 2.13. Took 1 screw on the bottom of the lap, to swap it out; loaded fine with the pup wizard & ndiswrapper .inf file.
& finally getting to fiddle with this laptop & pup
This is a new laptop & couldn't be bothered to even take it back to the store & sort out a possible warranty issue.
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live cd 2.13 file save on hard drive
mozilla2, seamonky & opera
My gateway mx3410 came with a realtek wifi card that seemed to have a cheezy range compared to other systems from the same spot, even in windows. Worked great when closer to the wifi router. Didn't bother much with it in pup but think I got a cheezy connection..at some point, from the same spot.
Ended up swapping out the onboard wifi card with a new e-bay item for ~ 20 bucks & now humming wifi in windows & pup live cd 2.13. Took 1 screw on the bottom of the lap, to swap it out; loaded fine with the pup wizard & ndiswrapper .inf file.
& finally getting to fiddle with this laptop & pup
This is a new laptop & couldn't be bothered to even take it back to the store & sort out a possible warranty issue.
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live cd 2.13 file save on hard drive
mozilla2, seamonky & opera
I meant in the first sentence that i think others have suggested looking into swapping out your ethernet card (dunno what may be involved but might be easy).
i was trying to draw a comparison with my wifi situation that turned out to be a quick & simple fix.
i was trying to draw a comparison with my wifi situation that turned out to be a quick & simple fix.
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I should mention that I now am using 2.14tempestuous wrote:Well I just want the pci-id of your Marvell Yukon LAN device, so if you can identify that one that's fine.
But if you can't identify the relevant pci-id, then yes, I need to see it all. You should just be able to paste the text.
Here's everything:
00:00.0 Class 0600: 8086:2590 (rev 04)
00:02.0 Class 0300: 8086:2592 (rev 04)
00:02.1 Class 0380: 8086:2792 (rev 04)
00:1c.0 Class 0604: 8086:2660 (rev 04)
00:1d.0 Class 0c03: 8086:2658 (rev 04)
00:1d.1 Class 0c03: 8086:2659 (rev 04)
00:1d.2 Class 0c03: 8086:265a (rev 04)
00:1d.3 Class 0c03: 8086:265b (rev 04)
00:1d.7 Class 0c03: 8086:265c (rev 04)
00:1e.0 Class 0604: 8086:2448 (rev d4)
00:1e.2 Class 0401: 8086:266e (rev 04)
00:1e.3 Class 0703: 8086:266d (rev 04)
00:1f.0 Class 0601: 8086:2641 (rev 04)
00:1f.1 Class 0101: 8086:266f (rev 04)
00:1f.3 Class 0c05: 8086:266a (rev 04)
02:00.0 Class 0200: 11ab:4351 (rev 10)
06:04.0 Class 0280: 8086:4220 (rev 05)
06:09.0 Class 0607: 104c:8031
06:09.2 Class 0c00: 104c:8032
06:09.3 Class 0180: 104c:8033
06:09.4 Class 0805: 104c:8034
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML Express Processor to DRAM Controller
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 2590 KERNEL MODULE: intel-agp
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/GMS/910GML Express Graphics Controller
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 2592 KERNEL MODULE: intelfb
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/GMS/910GML Express Graphics Controller
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 2792 KERNEL MODULE: unknown
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) PCI Express Port 1
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 2660 KERNEL MODULE: unknown
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) USB UHCI #1
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 2658 KERNEL MODULE: uhci-hcd
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) USB UHCI #2
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 2659 KERNEL MODULE: uhci-hcd
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) USB UHCI #3
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 265a KERNEL MODULE: uhci-hcd
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) USB UHCI #4
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 265b KERNEL MODULE: uhci-hcd
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) USB2 EHCI Controller
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 265c KERNEL MODULE: ehci-hcd
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801 Mobile PCI Bridge
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 2448 KERNEL MODULE: unknown
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) AC'97 Audio Controller
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 266e KERNEL MODULE: snd-intel8x0
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) AC'97 Modem Controller
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 266d KERNEL MODULE: slamr
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801FBM (ICH6M) LPC Interface Bridge
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 2641 KERNEL MODULE: unknown
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) IDE Controller
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 266f KERNEL MODULE: unknown
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) SMBus Controller
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 266a KERNEL MODULE: i2c-i801
DESCRIPTION: Marvell Technology Group Ltd. 88E8036 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller
VENDOR: 11ab DEVICE: 4351 KERNEL MODULE: sky2
DESCRIPTION: Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 2200BG
VENDOR: 8086 DEVICE: 4220 KERNEL MODULE: ipw2200
DESCRIPTION: Texas Instruments PCIxx21/x515 Cardbus Controller
VENDOR: 104c DEVICE: 8031 KERNEL MODULE: yenta_socket
DESCRIPTION: Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
VENDOR: 104c DEVICE: 8032 KERNEL MODULE: unknown
DESCRIPTION: Texas Instruments PCIxx21 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
VENDOR: 104c DEVICE: 8033 KERNEL MODULE: unknown
DESCRIPTION: Texas Instruments PCI6411, PCI6421, PCI6611, PCI6621, PCI7411, PCI7421, PCI7611, PCI7621 Secure Digital (SD) Controller
VENDOR: 104c DEVICE: 8034 KERNEL MODULE: unknown
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