[Mageia-discuss] Internet connection problems with internet 82579LM gigabit network card

Fri May 4 16:38:17 CEST 2012

Le 2012-05-04 01:43, Marc Paré a écrit :
+> Le 2012-05-04 00:49, Marc Paré a écrit :
+>> I am just installing Mageia 1 on a new Acer VX4618G-Ei3210W desktop and
+>> all installs well except for one problem. I am hooked into my house
+>> network but there is no internet access. I can see all computers on the
+>> LAN and install the printer through CUPS.
+>>
+>> The network card is a 82579LM gigabit network card.
+>>
+>> Any ideas on a fix?
+>>
+>> Marc
+>>
+>>
+>
+> I just wanted to add that I tried the connection on a laptop with Mageia
+> 1 installed and it worked well on the same connection.
+>
+> I also tried a USB wireless adapter on the Acer and it also did not do
+> the internet, but the wireless adapter was still connected to the
+> network. Strange.
+>
+> Here is where I bought it with the specs:
+> Acer VX4618G-Ei3210W
+> http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=7_124&item_id=045246
+>
+> Marc
+>
+>
+
+I just tried the latest Ubuntu live CD and the Acer also cannot do 
+internet. I tried it on another Ethernet line in our house where a 
+computer is working fine and it also does not work.
+
+Does it sound like the NIC is defective? I may have to return the unit.
+
+Marc
+
+