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From: peter@cyklop.volvo.se (peter hakanson)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.bsdi.misc
Subject: Re: 3C509 combo - how to use TP?
Date: 22 Nov 1996 09:20:10 GMT
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Use config_netstart and answer the questions.


Or read the manual (man ifconfig) and man 4 ef.


Darryl Watson (dwatson@stout.entertain.com) wrote:

: Hi!

: I've got BSDI 2.0 w/ pathces, and I am using a 3COM 3C509 ISA Combo 
: ethernet card.  Right now, it is using the AUI port (which seems to be 
: the default), so I've got a transceiver on it to convert to 10baseT.

: I'd like to chuck the transceiver and use the native 10baseT port.

: Do I need to make any kernel changes?  If so, what would I have to change?

: Does the card autosense where the net traffic is?

: Any pointers as to the process of switching to TP appreciated!

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