This directory contains drivers for network adapters based on the
Texas Instruments ThunderLAN PCI ethernet controller for FreeBSD 3.0
and 2.2.x. This includes Compaq Netelligent and NetFlex adapters
and embedded ethernet controllers in Compaq DeskPro and Proliant
systems as well as some Olicom 10Mbps and 10/100 adapters.

Note that this driver should be integrated into FreeBSD-current and
FreeBSD-stable shortly; there's already a ThunderLAN driver in
-current, but this one has a few added features and is somewhat
simplified from the existing version. I want to debug it a little
more before committing it, however I also want the source to be
available for those who would like to help test it.

Here are instructions on how to add the ThunderLAN driver to an
existing FreeBSD system:

- Download the version of if_tl.c and if_tlreg.h that goes with your
  version of FreeBSD. The 3.0 directory contains code for FreeBSD 3.0.
  The 2.2 directory is for FreeBSD 2.2.5, 2.2.6 and 2.2.7.

- Make sure you have the kernel source unpacked under /usr/src.

- Copy if_tl.c and if_tlreg.h to /sys/pci.

- Edit /sys/conf/files and add a line that says:

pci/if_tl.c             optional tl device-driver

- Edit your kernel config file (e.g. /sys/i386/conf/GENERIC) and add
  a line that says:

device	tl0

- config and compile a new kernel

- copy the kernel to the root directory, then reboot.

Interfaces should be detected as tl0, tl1, etc... You should edit
/etc/rc.conf to have the interface brought up automatically when the
system boots.

If you experience problems with the driver, please send mail to
wpaul@skynet.ctr.columbia.edu with the following information:

- The version of FreeBSD you're using
- The rcsid string from the version of if_tl.c you're using
- The type of system you have (CPU type and speed)
- The exact type of NIC you have
- Whether you have an add-in PCI card or if the NIC is built into your
  system somehow (integrated on motherboard or docking station)
- A copy of the dmesg output for your system showing the messages
  where your card is probed
- A complete description of the problem, with error messages if any.
- Optionally, boot your system with the -v flag to obtain verbose boot
  messages and include all the messages related to the tl device.

The copies of the code here may be updated to add fixes. Notices
of new versions will be posted to hackers@freebsd.org.