Build the drivers for Atheros AR8161, install them, bring the interface up and get an IP address.

install-eth-drivers.sh

#!/bin/sh

# ejp/imagination/20.12.2012: install-eth-drivers.sh
# Build the ethernet drivers for Atheros AR8161,
# install them, bring the interface up and get
# an IP address.

set -e

# Get the password before the user gets a cup of tea
sudo echo ""

cd /home/user/compat-wireless-2012-03-12-p

# Clean up any existing builds
make clean

./scripts/driver-select alx

# Build it
make -j 4

# Install it
sudo make install

sudo ./scripts/alx-enable atl1c
sudo ./scripts/alx-enable alx

# Activate it
sudo modprobe alx

# Bring the interface up
sudo ifconfig eth0 up

# Get an IP
sudo dhclient eth0