A bootable CD drive is required to install the ClarkConnect software. The rest of the software is installed from the CD-ROM or directly over your high-speed Internet connection.

• If necessary, change your BIOS settings to run bootable CDs
• Insert the ClarkConnect CD
• Turn on your target computer
• Follow the installation wizard

ClarkConnect now supports standalone server mode. This mode is used to create a server on a local area network (behind an existing firewall). Only one network card is required. Gateway Mode allows your system to act as a firewall and server on your local network and at least two network cards. If you have two or more network cards installed in the server and want to protect your local network against threats originating from the Internet, then select gateway mode.

If you are installing with a CD-ROM, you will need to select the type of Internet connection you have (DSL, DSL/PPPoE, Cable).

You will need to manually configure your network card settings if the installer does not automatically detect the driver. Most ISA-based network cards may also require the I/O and IRQ settings for the driver. See the Linux Ethernet HOWTO and ISA Network Cards for some tips and tricks.

Unless your Internet Service Provider (ISP) provides a static IP address, it is recommended that you use Dynamic IP Configuration. If your ISP assigns a static IP you will need to enter the individual TCP/IP settings as provided by your ISP. Make sure you have these settings available during the installation process.

ClarkConnect supports PPPoE DSL connections. Add the username and password provided by your ISP on this screen. For brain dead ISPs, you may also need to specify DNS servers.

If you are installing ClarkConnect as a gateway, you must specify the network settings for your local area network. The LAN hostname can be used instead of the IP address for many network tools. For instance, you will be able to access the web-based administration tool at https://servername:81 in your web browser.

The next few screens will ask for your system name, system password and time zone.

If you would like to specify your own partition scheme, then you should select “yes” on the “Select Partition Type” screen. The Advanced Partitioning screen will appear in the second stage of the installation process… don't panic!

Select the software components to install on your system. Not all the modules (including AppleTalk and Junkbuster) are shown here - don't panic. With the ClarkConnect web-based configuration, you can add other modules at any time.

If you selected Advanced Partitioning in the install you will need to proceed to the next section. If you did not however, the installation will proceed at this point by copying all the files to the hard drive and finishing the install. You will be instructed after the copy process to reboot the server. You should remove the installation CD after the server ejects it or has rebooted. Proceed to the Network Configuration section.

There are thousands of pieces of hardware and related drivers available for use in the PC world. The advantage: consumer choice. The disadvantage: hardware compatibility issues are common. There are several debug screens in the installer that can help when an installation fails. Use the Alt-FX key combination to view:

• Alt-F1: main install screen
• Alt-F2: command line (not always available)
• Alt-F3: general log
• Alt-F4: driver log
• Alt-F5: hard disk / CD log

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