Bug 236059 – ethenet b44 module is not automatically loaded after liveCD install

• Status: RESOLVED INVALID
• Product: Gentoo Release Media

[Description Fabien T. 2008-08-28 20:00:41 UTC]

My ethernet worked fine with livecd, but, after install and reboot, I lost connection. In fact, the apropriate kernel module exists (b44), but it is not loaded automatically at boot by default. 

from dmesg:
eth0: Broadcom 44xx/47xx 10/100BaseT Ethernet 

Reproducible: Always

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Use a laptop with a Broadcom 44xx/47xx 10/100BaseT Ethernet 
2. Install gentoo 2008 with liveCD
3. Reboot and lost ethernet connection

[Comment 1 Andrew Gaffney (RETIRED) 2008-08-28 20:04:40 UTC]

And? The installer does a basic install for you. It doesn't configure it. If you want the module to load automatically, edit the proper file and add it.

[Comment 2 Fabien T. 2008-08-28 20:23:56 UTC]

And I think basic installation can be with a network working properly by default.

[Comment 3 Chris Gianelloni 2008-08-28 20:29:04 UTC]

As Andrew said, it is, and always has been, up to the user to do any necessary configuration.  The Installer installs packages.  In the normal spirit of Gentoo, we don't configure anything for you.  Some things will work due to some autodetection, such as that done by udev, but you shouldn't rely on that being the case.

[Comment 4 Fabien T. 2008-08-28 20:45:36 UTC]

Ok, thank you for clarification