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10 years ago

How does NicheStack recognize Ethernet interfaces?

Hello, I am using uC/OS II on Nios II processor. I want to create a simple socket server. I want to understand how will the NicheStack know if an ethernet interface is present or not? I a...
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10 years ago

Thank you Ted and Galfonz,

I checked the drivers. They are installed correctly. I am using Stratix IV GX development kit. And NiosII standard ethernet design for configuring FPGA. I think it does not recognize the PHY or MAC driver. I am looking into it. And the code does dtrap(), but i do not know what to make of it. The NIOS II Console message is:

prepped 0 interfaces, initializing...

inet setup error: unable to find any working interfaces

panic: IP

dtrap - needs breakpoint