Issues after install third party/recompiled network drivers

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Issue

  • I installed a third party network driver into my server. After installing the driver the system hangs and fails to boot. Removing the driver fixes it.

  • I recompiled a network driver and NIC stopped working.

  • I am facing network issues after install recommended vendor's driver.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

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