Install sk98lin driver

This is recommended. The module will be called sk98lin. Hi, I'm very interested in switching from the skge driver to the sk98lin in the hope that i am able to WOL from a suspended state.

Did you manage to install the driver eventually, and if so would it be possible for you to describe all of the steps required to install it? I attempted to run the install script in the installation mode, however it asked me to compile the kernel as modpost was missing, and I'm a little wary of doing so. Problem: After running the "install. It requires less disk space but is also less feature-rich. Solution: Use the following command: 'sudo bash.

Skip to content. Star 0. Branches Tags. Could not load branches. Could not load tags. Latest commit. Git stats 2 commits. Failed to load latest commit information. View code. C Copyright Marvell R. All rights reserved. Wait for the driver build process to finish. Depending on the installation mode you selected, the driver is either compiled and installed, or a kernel patch is generated.

To patch the Linux Kernel: Login as 'root'. Select "generate patch". Follow the instructions of the installation script. Select the menu "device drivers". Select the menu "Network Device Support". Select "Ethernet Mbit ". Select "Exit". Select the menu "Loadable module support". Select "Enable loadable module support".

Select "Kernel module loader". Configure other options, e. To quit the configuration, select "Exit". To use generate makefile mode: Start the sk98lin driver installation script. Select "generate makefile".

The parameters can be passed in two ways: State them on the modprobe command line. When contacting our technical support, ensure that the following information is available: The 'install. PCI-Boards in your system Distribution Kernel version Driver version Problem: Programs such as 'ifconfig' or 'route' cannot be found or the error message 'Operation not permitted' is displayed.

End of Readme File. You can also have a look at dmesg to see if it loaded. Just type dmesg at the prompt after typing the above at check out the last couple of lines. Is this an onboard nic or a PCI add-in card?

I don't thikn the driver is there. During setup of SME it identifies the card as 'unknown' and when I looked thru the list of drivers via the setup program , it wasn't listed.

Why would it be that some ppl already have it and some don't? I will try the modprobe thing just to be sure later when I get back to the PC. Ooops, meant to say it is an onboard nic, but it is Gigabit, so I am rather keen to make use of it. I've put the module on my website for you.