ethernet interface

[David Curtis]

aharon wrote:
> Am absolute beginner in ubuntu..
> 
> 
> After trying to configure the network via network tools / devices /
> ethernet interface (eth0) / configure 
> 
> I get "the interface doesnot exist. Check that it is correctly typed and
> that it is correctly supported by your system"
> 
> How do I check and fix this..?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Ron
> 
> 
> 
If you bring up a terminal and type (don't include the $):

$lspci

you should see a list of everything that's on your PCI bus. Check to see 
if an 'Ethernet controller' is present.

If so, then type:

$ifconfig

to see if it's labeled eth0 or something else.

Be aware that there are a few old NICs not supported by Linux due to 
legal reasons. You can check your card here:

http://kmuto.jp/debian/hcl/

Just copy and paste the output of 'lspci -n' into the text box.

Dave