diff --git a/Documentation/networking/index.rst b/Documentation/networking/index.rst index 716744c568b7..d19ddcbe66e5 100644 --- a/Documentation/networking/index.rst +++ b/Documentation/networking/index.rst @@ -103,6 +103,7 @@ Contents: sctp secid seg6-sysctl + skfp .. only:: subproject and html diff --git a/Documentation/networking/skfp.txt b/Documentation/networking/skfp.rst similarity index 68% rename from Documentation/networking/skfp.txt rename to Documentation/networking/skfp.rst index 203ec66c9fb4..58f548105c1d 100644 --- a/Documentation/networking/skfp.txt +++ b/Documentation/networking/skfp.rst @@ -1,35 +1,41 @@ -(C)Copyright 1998-2000 SysKonnect, -=========================================================================== +.. SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0 + +.. include:: + +======================== +SysKonnect driver - SKFP +======================== + +|copy| Copyright 1998-2000 SysKonnect, skfp.txt created 11-May-2000 Readme File for skfp.o v2.06 -This file contains -(1) OVERVIEW -(2) SUPPORTED ADAPTERS -(3) GENERAL INFORMATION -(4) INSTALLATION -(5) INCLUSION OF THE ADAPTER IN SYSTEM START -(6) TROUBLESHOOTING -(7) FUNCTION OF THE ADAPTER LEDS -(8) HISTORY +.. This file contains -=========================================================================== + (1) OVERVIEW + (2) SUPPORTED ADAPTERS + (3) GENERAL INFORMATION + (4) INSTALLATION + (5) INCLUSION OF THE ADAPTER IN SYSTEM START + (6) TROUBLESHOOTING + (7) FUNCTION OF THE ADAPTER LEDS + (8) HISTORY - -(1) OVERVIEW -============ +1. Overview +=========== This README explains how to use the driver 'skfp' for Linux with your network adapter. Chapter 2: Contains a list of all network adapters that are supported by - this driver. +this driver. -Chapter 3: Gives some general information. +Chapter 3: + Gives some general information. Chapter 4: Describes common problems and solutions. @@ -37,14 +43,13 @@ Chapter 5: Shows the changed functionality of the adapter LEDs. Chapter 6: History of development. -*** - -(2) SUPPORTED ADAPTERS -====================== +2. Supported adapters +===================== The network driver 'skfp' supports the following network adapters: SysKonnect adapters: + - SK-5521 (SK-NET FDDI-UP) - SK-5522 (SK-NET FDDI-UP DAS) - SK-5541 (SK-NET FDDI-FP) @@ -55,157 +60,187 @@ SysKonnect adapters: - SK-5841 (SK-NET FDDI-FP64) - SK-5843 (SK-NET FDDI-LP64) - SK-5844 (SK-NET FDDI-LP64 DAS) + Compaq adapters (not tested): + - Netelligent 100 FDDI DAS Fibre SC - Netelligent 100 FDDI SAS Fibre SC - Netelligent 100 FDDI DAS UTP - Netelligent 100 FDDI SAS UTP - Netelligent 100 FDDI SAS Fibre MIC -*** -(3) GENERAL INFORMATION -======================= +3. General Information +====================== From v2.01 on, the driver is integrated in the linux kernel sources. Therefore, the installation is the same as for any other adapter supported by the kernel. + Refer to the manual of your distribution about the installation of network adapters. + Makes my life much easier :-) -*** - -(4) TROUBLESHOOTING -=================== +4. Troubleshooting +================== If you run into problems during installation, check those items: -Problem: The FDDI adapter cannot be found by the driver. -Reason: Look in /proc/pci for the following entry: - 'FDDI network controller: SysKonnect SK-FDDI-PCI ...' +Problem: + The FDDI adapter cannot be found by the driver. + +Reason: + Look in /proc/pci for the following entry: + + 'FDDI network controller: SysKonnect SK-FDDI-PCI ...' + If this entry exists, then the FDDI adapter has been found by the system and should be able to be used. + If this entry does not exist or if the file '/proc/pci' is not there, then you may have a hardware problem or PCI support may not be enabled in your kernel. + The adapter can be checked using the diagnostic program which is available from the SysKonnect web site: + www.syskonnect.de + Some COMPAQ machines have a problem with PCI under Linux. This is described in the 'PCI howto' document (included in some distributions or available from the www, e.g. at 'www.linux.org') and no workaround is available. -Problem: You want to use your computer as a router between - multiple IP subnetworks (using multiple adapters), but +Problem: + You want to use your computer as a router between + multiple IP subnetworks (using multiple adapters), but you cannot reach computers in other subnetworks. -Reason: Either the router's kernel is not configured for IP + +Reason: + Either the router's kernel is not configured for IP forwarding or there is a problem with the routing table and gateway configuration in at least one of the computers. If your problem is not listed here, please contact our -technical support for help. -You can send email to: - linux@syskonnect.de +technical support for help. + +You can send email to: linux@syskonnect.de + When contacting our technical support, please ensure that the following information is available: + - System Manufacturer and Model - Boards in your system - Distribution - Kernel version -*** + +5. Function of the Adapter LEDs +=============================== + + The functionality of the LED's on the FDDI network adapters was + changed in SMT version v2.82. With this new SMT version, the yellow + LED works as a ring operational indicator. An active yellow LED + indicates that the ring is down. The green LED on the adapter now + works as a link indicator where an active GREEN LED indicates that + the respective port has a physical connection. + + With versions of SMT prior to v2.82 a ring up was indicated if the + yellow LED was off while the green LED(s) showed the connection + status of the adapter. During a ring down the green LED was off and + the yellow LED was on. + + All implementations indicate that a driver is not loaded if + all LEDs are off. -(5) FUNCTION OF THE ADAPTER LEDS -================================ - - The functionality of the LED's on the FDDI network adapters was - changed in SMT version v2.82. With this new SMT version, the yellow - LED works as a ring operational indicator. An active yellow LED - indicates that the ring is down. The green LED on the adapter now - works as a link indicator where an active GREEN LED indicates that - the respective port has a physical connection. - - With versions of SMT prior to v2.82 a ring up was indicated if the - yellow LED was off while the green LED(s) showed the connection - status of the adapter. During a ring down the green LED was off and - the yellow LED was on. - - All implementations indicate that a driver is not loaded if - all LEDs are off. - -*** - - -(6) HISTORY -=========== +6. History +========== v2.06 (20000511) (In-Kernel version) New features: + - 64 bit support - new pci dma interface - in kernel 2.3.99 v2.05 (20000217) (In-Kernel version) New features: + - Changes for 2.3.45 kernel v2.04 (20000207) (Standalone version) New features: + - Added rx/tx byte counter v2.03 (20000111) (Standalone version) Problems fixed: + - Fixed printk statements from v2.02 v2.02 (991215) (Standalone version) Problems fixed: + - Removed unnecessary output - Fixed path for "printver.sh" in makefile v2.01 (991122) (In-Kernel version) New features: + - Integration in Linux kernel sources - Support for memory mapped I/O. v2.00 (991112) New features: + - Full source released under GPL v1.05 (991023) Problems fixed: + - Compilation with kernel version 2.2.13 failed v1.04 (990427) Changes: + - New SMT module included, changing LED functionality + Problems fixed: + - Synchronization on SMP machines was buggy v1.03 (990325) Problems fixed: + - Interrupt routing on SMP machines could be incorrect v1.02 (990310) New features: + - Support for kernel versions 2.2.x added - Kernel patch instead of private duplicate of kernel functions v1.01 (980812) Problems fixed: + Connection hangup with telnet Slow telnet connection v1.00 beta 01 (980507) New features: + None. + Problems fixed: + None. + Known limitations: - - tar archive instead of standard package format (rpm). + + - tar archive instead of standard package format (rpm). - FDDI statistic is empty. - not tested with 2.1.xx kernels - integration in kernel not tested @@ -216,5 +251,3 @@ v1.00 beta 01 (980507) - does not work on some COMPAQ machines. See the PCI howto document for details about this problem. - data corruption with kernel versions below 2.0.33. - -*** End of information file *** diff --git a/drivers/net/fddi/Kconfig b/drivers/net/fddi/Kconfig index 3b412a56f2cb..da4f58eed08f 100644 --- a/drivers/net/fddi/Kconfig +++ b/drivers/net/fddi/Kconfig @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ config SKFP - Netelligent 100 FDDI SAS UTP - Netelligent 100 FDDI SAS Fibre MIC - Read for information about + Read for information about the driver. Questions concerning this driver can be addressed to: