SuSE Linux: All versions
The Token Ring module cannot be loaded.
The device listed in /etc/modules.conf
is possibly wrong.
Please set the right alias in the file /etc/modules.conf
:
alias tr0 ibmtr
alias eth0 ...
must be usually disabled or set to off
.
The ring speed negotiation takes place automatically. Token Ring runs under
TCP/IP, thus not requiring any additional parameters.
You can find further information on Token Ring in the corresponding mini-HOWTO
at /usr/share/doc/howto/en/mini/Token-Ring.gz
and also at:
Apparently there are some Token Ring cards which do not work with Linux at all. Some other cards must be configured first with the integrated DOS software...