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ISI4608 Quick Start Guide
Linux Driver for Multi-Tech ISI Server Cards
LINUX: Pre-Installation Issues
When unpacking the Linux driver, there are two choices, one driver
for the 2.0.x kernel (at this writing, it is filename L300_20X.TAR), and
one driver that works for both the 2.2.x kernel and the 2.4.x kernel (at
this writing, it is filename L305_22X_24X.TAR). Be absolutely
positive about which kernel you have! Note that updated driver files
may be issued from time to time.
The 'make' utility, GNU C compiler, and the kernel sources need to be
installed on your system. If any of these are missing, the compilation
will fail. Most later Linux OSs install these elements automatically .
LINUX: Copying the driver from the media
The Linux drivers (for 2.0 and 2.2/2.4 kernels) are shipped in
compressed (‘tarred’) form on a CD-ROM formatted with the FAT file
system. In some cases, users may download Linux ISI drivers from
the MultiTech web site onto diskette (in ext2 format). We present
instructions for both situations below.
LINUX: Copying and untarring the driver from CD-
ROM
1. Mount the CD-ROM using this command:
mount /mnt/cdrom
2. Change directory
cd /mnt/cdrom
3. List the files on the CD-ROM and locate the directory for the kernel
in use (2.0 or 2.2/2.4), using this command
ls
4. Untar the appropriate Linux driver using this command:
> tar vxf {filename} /tmp
At this writing, the filename will be either L300_20X.TAR or
L305_22X_24X.TAR.