Connection issue with Linux on the network, not visible on the router.
Connection issue with Linux on the network, not visible on the router.
You might find it simpler to use an Intel PCIe NIC rather than a free PCIe port. They generally work better and prevent issues with driver reinstallation when future kernels become incompatible. It’s unfortunate you’ve faced problems before, especially with on-board NICs not supporting your current kernel version. Some other devices have also been unsupported, and compiling drivers has often caused more trouble than it solved.
My budget is essentially nothing ($0), so I won’t be purchasing another NIC. The system’s performance is already sufficient, and my network is limited by the switch’s gigabit capacity (which matches the port speed). In the future, I might upgrade, but not right away.
Also a note to @Radium_Angel, I wasn't able to test the system this morning due to time constraints, but I'll have more time tomorrow morning to review it in detail.