On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 12:23:12PM -0400, Larry Martin wrote: > I am installing Debian 11 from a single CD. My plan was to complete the > install via the internet. > I am using my home router IP address 192.168.1.0 device number 45.
I have no idea what "device number 45" means here. > However I have no idea about what to specify as an HTTP proxy. > I have tried a couple of options but when Debian tries to connect it fails. > Communications is my weak point, so basic advice would be appreciated. Try without any kind of HTTP proxy first. Most routers do not offer an HTTP proxy. If you haven't set one up yourself, and if you aren't part of a company that has set one up, and you don't live in China where the government has set one up, things should just work. Even if you can't manage to get Internet connectivity during the installation, you may still be able to install things using apt (or similar commands) after the installation has finished. If things don't work out, you'll need to provide more detail. Are you using ethernet, or wireless? Which "single CD" image did you use -- the official netinst one, or the netinst with non-free firmware? Some network interfaces will require non-free firmware to work. Adding that to your system post-installation is possible, but it will require some legwork.
