[TheComputerStuntman]

I am using Redhat Linux 5.2 (Kernel 2.0.36) on a PC with an Intel EtherExpress 16 network adapter (not a Pro or 100 model). The system
is not dual boot and it's primary purpose will be as a Samba server(for my three Win 98 workstations). When I installed Linux, the
EtherExpress card was set to use the BNC(10Base2) connector and I was able to install and setup the Samba server completely. Everything tested fine and I was able to log into the Samba server from each
workstation through this BNC connector. I have experienced the headache of a broken connection on a 10Base2 network and decided it was time to get a hub and setup my network using 10BaseT (especially since all of my network adapters are the same EtherExpress card - with multiple media connectors). I booted the Linux server with a DOS
diskette that had the EtherExpress configuration utility (SOFTSET).
The EtherExpress adapter accepted the change and I tested the connection by setting the card up as a network responder (part of the
diagnostic utility of SOFTSET). The hub shows the expected activity on the port (so, I know the RJ45 port and cable are working). When I boot Linux, the boot message shows that the EtherExpress adapter is initializing and using the 10BaseT connector. However, the system is still using the 10Base2 connector (I can't ping any of my other workstations unless the coax is connected to the EtherExress card).

I searched the internet and found the eexpress.c source code for the driver. However don't see anything in the source code that allows me to specify the media type connector when installing the eexpress
module. Is there a configuration file that I need to change? I discovered the ifport command but, it appears to be for PCMCIA cards. Just for kicks, I issued the ifport command and it shows my eth0 is setup for 10Base2. When I try to change that setting (with "./ifport eth0 10baseT"), I get the error "ioctl: Operation not supported". Any
suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thank you in advance....