Re: [TCLUG:5668] Please recommend Network cards for RHlinux

[Peter Lukas <peter@math.umn.edu>]

The Netgear PCI 10/100 adapters are some of the best buys out there.  I've
seen them for as low as $16 and they've tested out as better performers
than other cards that sell for $50 more.  Just my .02, err $16.00.

Peter Lukas

On Thu, 29 Apr 1999, Serge M. Egelman wrote:

> I am using the SMB 8013 cards in all of my boxes.  They are only 10M, however I
> often find them in the back of dexis where they are $5 each.  I like them
> because they are quite easy to set up and there has been kernel support for them
> for a very long time, plus they are jumpered.
> 
> serge
> 
> NanTu wrote:
> 
> > I am building a computer for a friend. I will use RH Linux. He uses MediaOne
> > express cable modem. He wants to network his current Windows NT machine with
> > this Linux box and use Linux to connect to Internet. Therefore, he wants two
> > Network cards. He also wants two 10/100M or at least one 10M to MediaOne and
> > one 100M to his other computers.
> >
> > My questions:
> > 1.  Which Network Cards do I buy that will work for RH Linux? 3Com and Intel
> > are good but are 50$ and above. I do not mind buying them, but any cheaper
> > ones better yet?
> > 2. Dose these two network card have to be the same?
> > 3. How do I set up the two NICs to connect one to MediaOne and the other to
> > home network? I guess that MediaOne NIC is dynamic IP and the home network
> > can be a fixed fake IP.
> >
> > I remember that RH 5.2 will ask for the IP address after it detects the NIC
> > card.
> > 3. Does RH 5.2 detect two network cards and ask to assign different IP
> > address?
> >
> > RH6.0 is coming.
> > 4. Where can I get a copy of RH6? I went to cheapbytes.com. They say
> > PreOrder.
> > 5. Is it better  than RH5.2?
> >
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