[VLAN] network cards under kernel 2.4 and 2.6

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Lars Reimann wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> does anyone know if *every* network card works with kernel's 2.6
> integrated VLAN support?
> 
> and i heard that kernel 2.4. runs unstable sometimes with VLAN support
> and crashes when the first vlan-packet is sent. which is the latest
> 2.4.* kernel which needs patching to support VLAN.
> 
> does anyone have practical experience with this?
> 
> otherwise, i am going to test about 10 different nics for myself, if
> anyone is interrested.

Use Intel pro/100 or pro/1000 with the e100 or e1000 drivers,
these I know work well.  Others may or may not work.

I am not aware of the crashes you mention.  Even busted drivers
usually just don't send or receive correct data...they still should
not crash.

Ben

> 
> greetz
> 
> 
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Ben Greear <greearb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Candela Technologies Inc  http://www.candelatech.com


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