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diff --git a/it/using-d-i/modules/netcfg.xml b/it/using-d-i/modules/netcfg.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3584b8041 --- /dev/null +++ b/it/using-d-i/modules/netcfg.xml @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> +<!-- original version: 23058 untranslated --> + + <sect3 id="netcfg"> + <title>Configuring Network</title> + +<para> + +As you enter this step, if the system detects that you have more than +one network device, you'll be asked to choose which device will be +your <emphasis>primary</emphasis> network interface, i.e. the one +which you want to use for installation. The other interfaces won't be +configured at this time. You may configure additional interfaces after +installation is complete; see the <citerefentry> +<refentrytitle>interfaces</refentrytitle> <manvolnum>5</manvolnum> +</citerefentry> man page. + +</para><para> + +By default, &d-i; tries to configure your computer's network +automatically via DHCP. If the DHCP probe succeeds, you are done. If the +probe fails, it may be caused by many factors ranging from unplugged +network cable, to a misconfigured DHCP setup. Or maybe you don't have +a DHCP server in your local network at all. For further explanation +check the error messages on the third console. In any case, you will +be asked if you want to retry, or if you want to perform manual +setup. DHCP servers are sometimes really slow in their responses, so +if you are sure everything is in place, try again. + +</para><para> + +The manual network setup in turn asks you a number of questions about +your network, notably +<computeroutput>IP address</computeroutput>, +<computeroutput>Netmask</computeroutput>, +<computeroutput>Gateway</computeroutput>, +<computeroutput>Name server addresses</computeroutput>, and a +<computeroutput>Hostname</computeroutput>. +Moreover, if you have a wireless network interface, you will be asked +to provide your <computeroutput>Wireless ESSID</computeroutput> and +a <computeroutput>WEP key</computeroutput>. Fill in the answers from +<xref linkend="needed-info"/>. + +</para><note><para> + +Some technical details you might, or might not, find handy: the +program assumes the network IP address is the bitwise-AND of your +system's IP address and your netmask. It will guess the broadcast +address is the bitwise OR of your system's IP address with the bitwise +negation of the netmask. It will also guess your gateway. If you +can't find any of these answers, use the system's guesses — you +can change them once the system has been installed, if necessary, by +editing <filename>/etc/network/interfaces</filename>. Alternatively, +you can install <classname>etherconf</classname>, which will step you +through your network setup. + +</para></note> + </sect3> |