I found this format: ip=*<client-IP>*:[ *<server-id>* ]:*<gateway-IP>*:*<netmask>*: *<client_hostname>*:*<interface>*:*{none|off}* What is "none" : off I assume means do not start the ethernet network. But what is none. When I have it set to "on" my installation halts with "system halted" and I cannot see a visible error. I have not tried none yet. Next week perhaps. Jerry