Re: rtl8139 interface hangs using rtl8139 on Geode systems

Actually in my case (300 Mhz Geode) migrating to 2.4.20 8139too driver 
solved the problem. rtl8139 was getting stuck very quickly when 
subjected to 30-40 mbps load.

Ben Greear wrote:
> R. Steve McKown wrote:
> 
>> Synopsis:
>>
>> A network interface managed by the rtl8139 driver will stop 
>> responding, usually when relatively large amounts of traffic are 
>> present.  Occasionally, 
> 
> 
> I have seen similar problems on a via ezra board (800Mhz), using the 
> 8139too driver.
> It is most easily reproduced when connected to a 10bt hub (and being 
> driven hard).
> 
> Ben
> 


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Vladimir Ivaschenko
Thunderworx - Senior Systems Engineer (RHCE)