>> I would think that if you can actually ifconfig the interface then the kernel
>> is programming the card with the proper IP address. However, that only means
>> that _part_ of the kernel support for that card is working. Just because
>> the kernel can tell the card what it's IP address is does NOT mean that
>> the kernel can send and receive packets from the card properly.
>
>True.  Almost.  I've noticed, though, that sending and receiving appears
>to happen as soon as the card is configured.  That may be because of
>some traffic on my home network, but I've found that you generally know
>immediately upon ifconfig'ing if the interrupts are not being handled
>correctly.
>
OK, so does that mean that since my card responds to ifconfig
appropriately, and even responds correctly to a ping to the card address
(about 2ms average) that interrupts are probably not the problem?

And that leaves the card itself, or support for the card which is the same
thing for practical purposes?

Brad

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