Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 10:59:48 -0500 From: Randy Pratt <rpratt1950@earthlink.net> To: Rob Lahaye <lahaye@users.sourceforge.net> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: PPPoE as installation medium possible? Message-ID: <20030405105948.3af4b3fa.rpratt1950@earthlink.net>
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Rob Lahaye wrote: > Hi, > > I usually install FreeBSD via FTP on my PCs at work. These PCs > have a fixed tcp/ip address. > > At home, however, I use PPPoE for my internet connection, without > having a permanent tcp/ip address. Can I install directly via PPPoE > medium too? > > Thanks, > Rob. Yes, it can be done but its not a specific option in Sysinstall. The idea is to configure the interface before you start installation. I have some notes on how it can be accomplished at: http://www.treefort.org/~rpratt/pppoe/article.html I'm sure these could be improved but should be usable. Randy
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