[GiGaBlue QUAD] Is it possible to add gigabit USB adapter support?

[Darrellr]

Is it possible to add support for USB2 gigabit ethernet adapters for Gigablue Quad?

The packages are:

kernel-module-smsc75xx_3.3.6-r0.0_gbquad.ipk
kernel-module-asix_3.3.6-r0.0_gbquad.ipk

I have added them manually and can confirm they work okay.

 

[Rob van der Does]

When build 675 is available the plugin 'USB Network driver for SMSC's LAN7500' will be on the feeds. Could you please test if this does the job?

 

[Darrellr]

When build 675 is available the plugin 'USB Network driver for SMSC's LAN7500' will be on the feeds. Could you please test if this does the job?

Yes, of course.

I would also like a driver compiled and added for an alternative UsB gigabit adapater, the ax88179 chipset. Who can I ask to compile for the Gigablue Quad?

The driver is for Linux kernel 2.6.14 and later and can be found here

http://www.asix.com.tw/download.php?sub=driverdetail&PItemID=131

 

[andyblac]

Yes, of course.

I would also like a driver compiled and added for an alternative UsB gigabit adapater, the ax88179 chipset. Who can I ask to compile for the Gigablue Quad?

The driver is for Linux kernel 2.6.14 and later and can be found here

http://www.asix.com.tw/download.php?sub=driverdetail&PItemID=131

that will also be built, from next build, (having a few issues atm with sourceforge svn's)

EDIT:

on second look, it should already be in image.

 

[Darrellr]

that will also be built, from next build, (having a few issues atm with sourceforge svn's)

EDIT:

on second look, it should already be in image.

Apologies if I teaching my Granny to suck eggs ...

There are three main chipsets for the USB Gigabit adapters; SMSC LAN7500 (USB2, not in the 3.3.6 kernel image currently), ASIX ax88178 (USB2, looks to be in the image as asix.ko) and ASIX ax88179 (USB3, the one I'm requesting to be built).

After I installed the LAN75xx driver module, I plugged in my LAN7500 chipset device rebooted and it was recognised. Currently when I plug in the ax88179 device and reboot nothing new is recognized so I assume the required kernel module is not there.

 

[andyblac]

Apologies if I teaching my Granny to suck eggs ...

There are three main chipsets for the USB Gigabit adapters; SMSC LAN7500 (USB2, not in the 3.3.6 kernel image currently), ASIX ax88178 (USB2, looks to be in the image as asix.ko) and ASIX ax88179 (USB3, the one I'm requesting to be built).

After I installed the LAN75xx driver module, I plugged in my LAN7500 chipset device rebooted and it was recognised. Currently when I plug in the ax88179 device and reboot nothing new is recognized so I assume the required kernel module is not there.

ax88179 is currently embedded into the kernel. nothing to load. from next image it will be a module that you can load if required.


SMSC LAN7500 is in feeds just need installing

opkg install kernel-module-smsc75xx

 

[Darrellr]

ax88179 is currently embedded into the kernel. nothing to load. from next image it will be a module that you can load if required.

Then I'm at a loss. I've plugged in the ax88179 and rebooted and no new adapter is showing on the Network->Device Setup page. When I add the LAN7500 I get a second adapter to select.

What am i doing wrong?

NB. adapter shows up on my laptop when connected to ubb2 or usb3 sockets so definitely working

 

[andyblac]

Then I'm at a loss. I've plugged in the ax88179 and rebooted and no new adapter is showing on the Network->Device Setup page. When I add the LAN7500 I get a second adapter to select.

What am i doing wrong?

NB. adapter shows up on my laptop when connected to ubb2 or usb3 sockets so definitely working

can you give me the output from telnet command.

dmesg

for your info

http://cateee.net/lkddb/web-lkddb/USB_NET_AX8817X.html

 

[andyblac]

furthermore wait for next build i have tweaked kernel so it may have been fixed in that.


https://github.com/oe-alliance/oe-alliance-core/commit/55d2c4814416f14896ad5c788c8bb96ac3ef8a6e

 

[andyblac]

also can i ask what sticks you got ?

i'm will buy these to test if they are the same.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Startech-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Adapter/dp/B007U5MGDC
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Chromebook-Specific/dp/B003VSTDFG/

 

[Darrellr]

can you give me the output from telnet command.

dmesg

for your info

http://cateee.net/lkddb/web-lkddb/USB_NET_AX8817X.html

Driver log attached. View attachment dmesg.txt

The link provided covers the ax88178 and related adapters, I'm connecting an ax88179. I know it says "ax8817x" but it doesn't cover the ax88178a/ax88179 chipsets. The link I provided in the original post has the ax88178a/ax88179 driver source.

 

[Darrellr]

also can i ask what sticks you got ?

i'm will buy these to test if they are the same.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Startech-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Adapter/dp/B007U5MGDC
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Chromebook-Specific/dp/B003VSTDFG/

I bought the Digitus usb2 adapter (SMSC LAN7500) and the Digitus USB3 adapter (AXIS ax88179) from Amazon. They cost £16.70/16.50

furthermore wait for next build i have tweaked kernel so it may have been fixed in that.
https://github.com/oe-alliance/oe-alliance-core/commit/55d2c4814416f14896ad5c788c8bb96ac3ef8a6e

Thanks, although I still think it is a different module required

The current LAN7500 module seems to have some problems though as OSCAM connections don't work

 

[andyblac]

Driver log attached. View attachment 26329

The link provided covers the ax88178 and related adapters, I'm connecting an ax88179. I know it says "ax8817x" but it doesn't cover the ax88178a/ax88179 chipsets. The link I provided in the original post has the ax88178a/ax88179 driver source.

can you please test this.

 

[Darrellr]

Installed and interface appeared, configured and activated

 

[andyblac]

Installed and interface appeared, configured and activated

thanks, will be in feeds from next build.

 

[Darrellr]

Thank you for your support Andy

When will the next version be released for me to test them both?

 

[andyblac]

Thank you for your support Andy

When will the next version be released for me to test them both?

hopefully later tonight.

 

[Tkr001]

Another example of what makes this the best image by miles!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mr. Mister]

Best example is for you to try it yourself buddy..

 

[Trial]

Hi,

I bought the Digitus usb2 adapter (SMSC LAN7500) and the Digitus USB3 adapter (AXIS ax88179) from Amazon. They cost £16.70/16.50

can you give the exact name/type of the adapter? Have you tested both? Which one is faster?

ciao