Network Driver Install

[AztekGod]

Is there a step by step guide on how to install the drivers for a mini computer that didn't detect any drivers, I believe its a RealTek NIC, I been looking and looking and I can't find a way to install it, I am a Windows guy and I have no experience using the Command Line shell but I can follow instructions.


Thanks in advance.

[pfry]

I'd start with [pciconf -lv | grep -B3 "network"] (enclosed in brackets to avoid confusion with quotes). What's listed?

[nero355]

Is there a step by step guide on how to install the drivers for a mini computer that didn't detect any drivers, I believe its a RealTek NIC

In all honesty :

Just don't use it if you can't replace the RealTek NIC(s) or add aditional Intel NIC(s) to avoid future issues :)

[newsense]

Download and install os-realtek-re and realtek-re-kmod packages from here

https://pkg.opnsense.org/FreeBSD:15:amd64/26.7/MINT/26.7/latest/All/

 Copy to a stick, move to the minipc box and install.

Once installed the nics should be available upon restart.

If you have a mix of Intel and realtek cards then use the Intel one as wan so you'll be able to install the driver and perform the upgrades a lot easier than fiddling around with a usb stick.