Where is eth0?

[Rick Stevens]

Cédric CACHAT wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I'm just getting started with Linux so please excuse me if  the 
> explanations aren't clear enough.
> I have encountered some problems while installing Fedora Core 2 on my 
> computer. All information concerning eth0 is lost after installation, I 
> can't have any network connection whatsoever.
> 
> Here is a summary of what I've done so far:
> - I've put Fedora core 2 with minimal configuration on a computer that 
> used to be running with windows. This first time, it worked just fine. I 
> could update the rpms to the latest version available with up2date.
> This is where I screwed up:
> - I then tried to install ALL the rpms from the CD, starting from 
> scratch, and as I rebooted the computer, the connection to internet was 
> lost as if my 3com card wasn't there anymore
> - I tried to put back the minimal configuration, even get back down to 
> Fedora Core 1, but always with the same result.
> - I tried to install from a hard drive => didn't work either
> So I figured my card was dead. I tried to put windows on a partition and 
> Fedora on an other. When I boot with windows, there is no problem with 
> the network connection.
> But as soon as I try to start using the fedora partition, well, I let 
> you guess... nothing!
> The % ifconfig is nearly "empty". It just gives the "lo" details. The % 
> ifup eth0 gives "configuration for eth0 not found". How could I restore 
> my connection?
> 
> Has anybody encountered such problems? Can you tell me what to do?

When you did the second install, the system probably asked you if you
wanted to migrate your network settings.  If you answered "No", then the
old config is erased.

Log in as the root user.  At the "#" prompt under Fedora Core 1, enter:

	redhat-config-network

If you're using Fedora Core 2, use:

	system-config-network

Fill in the forms as you need them.  That should reconfigure your
network settings.
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