29 Apr
2006
29 Apr
'06
9:32 a.m.
On 4/29/06, Peter berriep@btinternet.com wrote:
It would be nice however to be able to use the built in. Is there anything one could add to the startup or shutdown procedures? That would have the same effect on the built in ethernet as a mains switch off?
Most modern PCs still have some voltage lines on, so long as the PSU has mains. My experience of Intel motherboards over the past 5 years is that the ethernet connect light shines when connected to a network even when the PC appears to be off. I'm guessing this helps with Wake On Lan.
Perhaps the Linux driver is telling the ethernet adapter to power down, and then nothing turns it back on again until you cold boot.
What make is your motherboard?
Regards, Tim.