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From: jackv@turnkey.gryphon.COM (Jack F. Vogel)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.aix
Subject: Re: Info sought on raw ethernet access
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Date: 8 Jan 90 16:46:47 GMT
References: <1990Jan7.212732.12668@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu>
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In article <1990Jan7.212732.12668@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu> micky@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Micky Liu) writes:
>We are running AIX/PS2 1.1 on a bunch of model 80's with UB ethernet cards.
>Is there any documentation on how to access the raw ethernet or even a manual
>page for device net0?  We are experimenting with some new protocols and need 
>to read/write directly from/to the ethernet card.  Any information would be
>greatly appreciated.
 
It is normal for an OS vendor NOT to supply 3rd party hardware information,
for that contact the hardware vendor, i.e.,UB. However, you may get a
certain amount of satisfaction by taking a look at the header file:
/usr/include/sys/i386/eth_un_reg.h.

Good Luck

Disclaimer: As always, my opinions only.


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