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8+ years...

... and that Realtek chip is still a problem. Especially when [what
might be] the fix entails *downloading* software!

I've tried various distros on a modified Wyse thin client, including
several Ubuntu 'flavours', LMDE, Debian 8.1, Fedora, Knoppix, Puppy,
etc. None of them seem to have the r8169 working 'out-of-the-box'.
Knoppix does at least have the build essentials, so only the Realtek
driver [plus some CLI input] is needed. I have a copy of that file on an
external USB flash drive, ready for use.

Mine works [in a Knoppix install] as far as being able to ping eth0, and
it still responds in the same way after a long shutdown and a reboot.
But it has not yet been able to see the network, despite my manually
inputting IP/DNS addresses. Annoyingly, it works fine on the Windows
Citrix-oriented flash drive install. :-\

After reading this thread, I'll try using the r8168 files. Thanks for
the input, folks.

If there are any updated suggestions, then I'm listening. Meanwhile,
I'll continue searching this repository.

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Title:
  r8169 driver does not work with Realtek "PCI-E" 8111B integrated
  network controller

Status in Ubuntu:
  Invalid
Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
  Invalid
Status in linux-source-2.6.22 package in Ubuntu:
  Won't Fix
Status in The Hardy Heron:
  Invalid
Status in linux source package in Hardy:
  Fix Released
Status in linux-source-2.6.22 source package in Hardy:
  Invalid

Bug description:
  Binary package hint: linux-source-2.6.22

  Hello!
  (I have already submitted information via Kubuntu device database; Submission Id: 47f10a94b24e91a660a54f0bf6d0ddf2).

  I  use Kubuntu Gutsy Tribe 5 and made updates recommended by adept notfier. Current kernel version on my system is
  2.6.22-11-generic. I have Athlon x2 4000+ with MSI K9AG Neo2-Digital motherboard. The motherboard has integrated Gigabit
  Realtek 8111B controller; however, my network switch supports only 100Mbps. 

  When computer boots, module r8169 is loaded, but the adapter is not
  functioning (pinging gateway gives "network is unreachable" message).
  I had to download and compile  r8168-8.003.00.tar.bz2 from
  realtek.com.tw .  Driver r8168 works for my controller, but I could
  not get rid of r8169, which loads after each reboot and gets in the
  way. When I do manually unload r8169 and load r8168.ko and restart the
  network service, then only LAN comes up.

  To summarize the problems:
  1) Gutsy Gibbon alpha includes a driver (r8169.ko) which  does not actually support the hardware (RTL8111B) it detects as supportable.
  2) Gutsy Gibbon alpha does not include r8168.ko driver which DOES support that hardware. 
  3) The two drivers conflict with each other: when r8169 is loaded before r8168 ,  the network controller is not operative.

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  Yuri Baranov

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