This sounds like realtek card. Normally Linux recognizes these cards without a problem. Check your Linux config to see if the card is detected and you might only be missing IP gateway and subnet mask, in setup to make it work. If you are having driver problems you could try this:

http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...?keyword=8139d

Also network cards normally come with drivers so check your floppy or a CD for
Linux drivers.

Hope this helps you.