This driver handles the gigabit Ethernet network adapters based on the 3Com 3C940 chipset.
It is currently developed and tested on an Asus P4P800 Deluxe motherboard.
The most recent version from June 20, 2004 is 3c940-0.0.4.
Introduction
Device support
PCI
The PCI identifiers of the supported devices are presented in the next table.
| Identifiers | Name | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 10b7:1700 | 3Com Gigabit LOM (3C940) | Tested only at 100 Mbps full duplex |
| 11ab:4320 | Marvell Yukon™ 88E8001 32-Bit Gigabit Ethernet Controller | Tested on an Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe motherboard, thank you Laurent |
Disclaimer
This driver is copyrighted © 2004 by Patrick Lafarguette. All Rights Reserved.
Some portions of code are copyrighted © by Be Incorporated.
No warranty.
Use at your own risk.
Installation
There is no need to install the add-on for using the driver with BONE or Zeta.
PCI
- Open the driver folder. Drag the file 3c940 in the folder named drop driver here.
- Create a link in the folder /boot/home/config/add-ons/kernel/drivers/dev/net to the driver named /boot/home/config/add-ons/kernel/drivers/bin/3c940.
- Go to parent folder.
- Open the add-on folder. Drag the file 3c940 in the folder named drop add-on here.
- Reboot. After reboot, you will see a new device in the Network preferences panel.
- Setup your device and restart networking.
History
The different published versions of the driver are presented in the next table.
| Version | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0.4 | 20/06/2004 | Marvell Yukon™ 88E8001 support |
| 0.0.3 | 04/06/2004 | First public release Basic support |
