Need Help with NIC install

[Krextyl]

Hi I had an issue with my old FreeNas box that was covered in another thread. I've upgraded/ converted the system to a now TrueNAS 12.0-U5 system but believe the onboard NIC I had been using has gone bad. I disabled it in the bios, picked up a new NIC and dropped it in the system rebooted but the software doesn't recognize the card. How do I 'install' the drivers to have this device useable for progressing my build?

The card I purchased is a TP-Link, Model #TG-3468 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter, I assume this model is fine but if not let me know and if possible provide me with a suggested affordable alternative.

My system information is in my signature spoiler if needed, likewise if you need any other specific information, just let me know. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

 

[Patrick M. Hausen]

The card I purchased is a TP-Link, Model #TG-3468 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter, I assume this model is fine

What makes you assume this? No, it's not. It's built on a Realtek chipset, which is not well supported in FreeBSD. I don't know if this particular card is supported at all.

The list of supported network adapters can be found here:

FreeBSD 12.2-RELEASE Hardware Notes

FreeBSD is an operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms.

www.freebsd.org

I recommend getting an Intel card.

HTH,
Patrick

 

[Krextyl]

What makes you assume this? No, it's not. It's built on a Realtek chipset, which is not well supported in FreeBSD. I don't know if this particular card is supported at all.

The list of supported network adapters can be found here:

FreeBSD 12.2-RELEASE Hardware Notes

FreeBSD is an operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms.

www.freebsd.org

Thankyou, I was trying to locate exactly this list! I will try again :) and report back after.

 

[Krextyl]

Ok so I have a new network Card (D-Link DGE-530T), it came with the FreeBSD driver on A CDrom. I also have a CDrom drive on my TrueNAS machine. How do I install this? Sorry, if this may seem straightforward but I do not know shell / code for this OS... Please help walk me through what needs to be done.

FYI The card is installed in the machine and has confirmed its works fine when used on another OS in this box.

 

[Patrick M. Hausen]

You should not buya card that needs a driver on a CDROM. There are hundreds of cards that are supported by FreeBSD/TrueNAS out of the box. Pick the card to match the OS. You will not be happy with the one you bought.

While the driver can possibly be hacked into you existing installation - possibly - there is no guarantee it won't panic your system after the next TrueNAS update.

This system does not work like Windows. Never buy hardware that needs additional "drivers".

 

[Krextyl]

It was one of the ones on the list you linked above, so I'm a little stumped. I tried to find one of the intel ones as you suggested but each one I searched for seemed to be made for a server chassis instead of a desktop PCI or PCIe slot. That or it was an older model no longer sold by retailers. I'm not trying to come off as blaming you for my ignorance - just confused is all.

To be honest, I'm not entirely sure I need to install it, I just assumed I did. The system boots now but I'm stumped as to the next steps I should take. The webui on my other PC does not find the ip of my system. I will see if I can't redo my network console setup to see if it reads the card etc.

 

[Patrick M. Hausen]

If it is on the list, you don't need to install whatever might be on that CDROM. Just plug in

 

[Krextyl]

Ok so that is wierd... I restarted the system and now all is well and working without any additional intervention from me. Web Ui on networked machine sees the TrueNAS system.

 

[Krextyl]

If it is on the list, you don't need to install whatever might be on that CDROM. Just plug in

Yup seems to be the case! TY