Changes between Version 29 and Version 30 of User_FAQ

Timestamp:

Apr 27, 2007 2:43:02 PM (18 years ago)

Author:

Michael Thayer

Comment:

Mentioned the dynamic TAP problem in Linux

User_FAQ

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  * If the kernel module refuses to load with a message saying '''"Error inserting vboxdrv: Invalid argument",''' check (as root) the output of the "dmesg" command, and see "Troubleshooting" -> "Linux hosts" in the [wiki:"Downloads" User Manual] for solutions.
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+ * Host interface networking with dynamic TAP interfaces does not work with VirtualBox versions 1.3.8 and earlier on Linux kernels 2.6.18 and newer.  This is due to changes in the semantics of TAP setup in the kernel, and will be changed in VirtualBox version 1.4.0
 
  * If '''USB doesn't work,''' check your usbfs permissions. See "Troubleshooting" -> "Linux hosts" in the [wiki:"Downloads" User Manual] for a solution.