Atheros AR8151 not working in 9.1.1

[Craig Wu]

I am new to FREENAS and trying to build my first FREENAS box recently.
I did several test with my PC using 9.1.0 on a USB stick and 3x80G SATA HDDs, everything seems fine.
Finally I decided to build the box by adding 2x2T and 2x3T HDDs, and found version 9.1.1 released.

So I installed 9.1.1 on the same USB stick, installation is successful but after power-up, it cannot find the network interface. To be sure, I re-installed 9.1.0 again, the system works all fine.

I am using ASUS H61M U3S3 MB with Atheros AR8151 NIC. This box is for home use and I really don't want to add additional network card.

Can anybody help on this?

 

[gpsguy]

Most Atheros NIC's are a POS. Even if it was supported, you probably wouldn't be happy with it.

Spend $25 USD on an Intel Pro/1000 CT. It's supported and will run rings around the Atheros.

 

[DrKK]

I agree with gpsguy, but still, the point is valid. Why should it not work in 9.1.1? Still counts as a bug barring another explanation.

 

[cyberjock]

My guess is that the driver was updated in 9.1.1 and the newer driver doesn't work with his hardware for some reason. To be honest, it's not really something I would spend time in since the solution costs $20. If it cost $2000 I'd probably spend time on it.

 

[Craig Wu]

Several days before I boot the box and found the Atheros AR8151 is working and get IP address correctly. However, after re-boot, it won't work anymore.
Anyway I ordered a Intel 82574L PCI-E card and get it day before.
Tested and everything is working fine. Read/Write speed is stable at 80~90 MBytes/second. Considering the long CAT5 cable in the wall installed 10 years ago, I am happy with the result.

BTW, I saw another thread that RealTek 8168/8111 is not working in FREENAS9, looks like the driver in the new FREENAS release has some modification/issue.

 

[gpsguy]

Glad to hear that problem is resolved!