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Old 05-28-2006, 02:41 AM   #1
uph0ria
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Debian Installation trouble


I have a Wireless-G Broadband Card for my Desktop. The card is made by Belkin and connects to a router through DHCP.

My problem: When I first installed Debian through the "Netinstall", the installation tried to detect DHCP but could not configure itself through that method. I found that strange but continued to configure it manually. I set it up, the installation moved on. It installed the core system, GRUB, and booted just fine. I get into the next part where I have to connect to apt via "http/ftp/cd-rom/etc.." I select the "http" method. It asks me for a mirror and I select one. Then it asks for a proxy. Here is where my true problem lies...I was able to install the "Core Debian System", yet when I get to connecting to apt to finish the installation, it asks for a proxy. If I enter "no proxy" a.k.a "enter key" it is unable to connect. I'm sure there is some proxy I need to enter. Any ideas? (Also, when Debian is booting up, it shows "no link:eth0"-strange eh?)
 
Old 05-28-2006, 08:30 AM   #2
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I think you have done very well to get as far as you have. In fact, I didn't realize that Netinstal would actually complete the base system without an internet connection, but it does make sense.

Unless you can actually connect via ethernet, you're going to have to get that wireless card working from text mode, which, again seems to me like it may be possible, but I haven't heard of anyone doing it. You almost certainly will have to download some driver files using another computer, and get them installed on yours.

In order for anyone to help you with that, we'll have to know the exact model of Belkin card you have.
 
  


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