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8.2 Internet Connection Via Network

If your machine is part of a network which is already connected to the Internet, it is
very easy to gain Internet access—just configure your network card and connect your
machine to the existing network and you are done. This not only applies to large com-
pany networks, but to small home networks as well. Even if the machine you are in-
stalling is only connected to a router (e.g. a DSL router) it is already part of a network.
NOTE: Routing and Name Services
In the following it is assumed that the network is connected to the Internet
and provides routing and name services. In case these services are provided
by a router, make sure the router is configured correctly before setting up the
client.
8.2.1 Checklist Network
If your network provides DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) check the
appropriate check box when setting up the network card and you are done—all param-
eters needed will be provided by the DHCP server.
In case DHCP is not available, ask your network administrator for the following details:
• Hostname
• Name server
• Gateway
For configuration details, refer to Section "Configuring the Network Card with YaST"
(Chapter 19, Basic Networking, ↑Administration Guide).
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