Debian Install Problems

Operating Systems & Open Source Linux
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Hello everyone,

I have been using ubuntuMATE and default Fedora 21 for a while and I wanted to try Debian because of its supposed stability. Using UNetBootin from windows, I burned Debian netinst 64 bit onto my flash drive. During the install it auto configures my network, claims it has suceeded, and then says there is no default route. (This is on a wired connection btw)

 

Networking has never been my thing. What is Debian asking for and how do I find it/fix it. Also, if someone has a source for networking info I would gladly read it. I know what an IP address is due to google, as well as many other networking terms, but I would like to know how they all go together. I want to know what is going on behind the scenes :) 

Thanks,

Mike

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I'd recommend trying Debian testing or unstable. They'll probably have better network compatibility.

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I was going to try them but the words testing/unstable made me look away. Are they actually "unstable" or do they just have untested features?

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The default route can easily be set to either 0.0.0.0 or your router's IP. It is the default location that the PC will send any traffic that does not have a destination within your network. Mainly you see this on Routers and Switches. 

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Mainly just untested, Id expect the rare occasional package breakage but i doubt it would be often.

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"Testing" is what Ubuntu is based on so it is quite stable

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Thank you all for your help :) 

I never got it working with the specific version I was having trouble with, I downloaded a stable 64-bit CD image, and that installed after the "error" of not having a default route.