[K12OSN] wireless package -- nfs server not responding

[cliebow at downeast.net]

the kernel is on the floppy..

> I just thought of something.  Since the wireless
> package actually boots off of the floppy, am I even
> supposed to get a kernel from the server at all?
> 
> -Rob
> 
> --- Rob Owens <hick518 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > I'm using the wireless package on a laptop, but
> > using
> > pcmcia wired ethernet.  On bootup, the card's name
> > flashes by on the screen, so I assume it is
> > recognized
> > and compatible.  Maybe I shouldn't assume that. 
> > Anyway, booting ceases after the following messages
> > (they may not be exact, as they are from my memory):
> > 
> > doing pivot_root
> > nfs server not responding, still trying
> > nfs server not responding, still trying
> > 
> > Somewhere in there it correctly identifies the IP
> > address of the NFS server, which is the same as my
> > main ltsp server.
> > 
> > This server works properly when booting a desktop PC
> > thin client, so I'm pretty sure it's ok.  I think
> > the
> > problem is either 
> > 
> > 1)  settings specific to the wireless package
> > or
> > 2)  hardware conflicts
> > 
> > Any ideas?  The pcmcia ethernet card is a Xircom
> > something (sorry I don't have the exact model #). 
> > It
> > is 10/100 base.
> > 
> > -Rob
> > 
> > 
> > 
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