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Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 (Miscellaneous)

posted by linvelrisner , USA, 28.09.2023, 04:05

Hello,

I've recently tried to get networking working on FreeDOS, but for the life of me cannot get it to work. At first, the packet driver did not work, and after installing a packet driver based on what was recommended online I was pointed to Crynwr, it seems that the packet driver functions but LAN won't function. For example, when I go to test ping it won't resolve, and DOS reports that the ethernet address is "FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF".

I also get an odd "Physical hardware networking is not supported at this time.", but I find this confusing since I can see where the packet driver loads below that.

The machine is an intel nuc5i5myhe, and has working hardware per other OS/machines using the same router, cable.

Now I'm not the most technically savvy, but would appreciate any guidance I could get from someone more experienced.

Best,
Linvel

Complete thread:

• Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - linvelrisner, 28.09.2023, 04:05 (Miscellaneous)
  • Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - dggionco, 28.09.2023, 11:57
  • Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - Rugxulo, 28.09.2023, 12:20
    • Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - linvelrisner, 28.09.2023, 13:52
    • Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - RayeR, 03.10.2023, 14:19
  • Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - glennmcc, 28.09.2023, 14:57
    • Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - linvelrisner, 28.09.2023, 15:06
      • Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - glennmcc, 28.09.2023, 20:11
        • Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - linvelrisner, 28.09.2023, 21:22
          • Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - fritz.mueller, 29.09.2023, 01:14
          • Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - glennmcc, 29.09.2023, 02:54
            • Getting networking on FreeDOS 1.3 - glennmcc, 29.09.2023, 03:35