Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 23:05:59 -0400 From: Jason Parker <new90@verizon.net> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Connecting to the internet Message-ID: <408F1F97.7090600@verizon.net>
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Hi, I am building a server as a learning experience (for now at least). I am using a SOYO SY-K7VME motherboard which has a built in ethernet port (sysinstall identifies the ethernet port as VIA Rhine, which I believe the default install supports), and am behind a Linksys BEFW11S4 wireless router. The server is connected to the switch on the back of the router via an ethernet cable. Because I was having trouble installing FreeBSD using the FTP downloads, I bought a "Teach Yourself FreeBSD" book with an installation CD for 4.7. So, when I install FreeBSD I am asked to browse the package collection, which I do, and choose the links browser, the lynx browser, and the bash shell. When I reboot and run either of the browsers I get a message saying "Host not found." To ensure there was nothing wrong with my motherboard, I installed Linux Fedora over FreeBSD, and had no problems connecting. I also called my ISP and asked for the Host and Domain, which they told me they don't use, and suggested I leave the space blank, which sysinstall won't let me do. I do have a domain name but it is currently hosted on a shared server so I don't believe (?) I should be entering it here. So, can anyone help or offer some direction? Why can't I connect to the internet? Thanks.
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