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Altera_Forum
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15 years ago

There is no compatible Ethernet MAC in your design

I'm doing a job with MicroC/OS II and Nichestack TCP/IP or lwip, using NIOS IDE 8.0. the project can not find the proper MAC as follow:

any tips to solve ?

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    Altera_Forum
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    15 years ago

    You need to add a MAC (e.g. Altera TSE) in SOPC Builder. You also need the SGDMA RX and TX as well. Check one of the Ethenet SOPC examples - there's a lot to 'wire up' in SOPC Builder.

    Bill
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    Altera_Forum
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    15 years ago

    the follow message is displayed when running the project DE2_web:

    [tcpip_init_done] Fatal: Can't add ethernet interface!

    I'm gonna to figure it out what the problem is, any tips will be welcomed.
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    Altera_Forum
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    15 years ago

    I have the same issue,but don't know how to resolve.i am new to NIOS,please send a copy to my e-mail if someone have the reference.Thanks!