Host name error on install.

[Paul9647]

Hi All,
I'm new to this forum and setting up NAS. I tried to install the latest version of Free NAS and got this error. I tried to enter number 1 to try doing it manually but it will not do it. It just says select a interface or quit. any suggestions.

After I type 1 and it does nothing i type quit and it then gives me this error.

 

[cyberjock]

Well, that means your network card(s) installed in that machine aren't compatible with FreeNAS.

Can you post your hardware specs please?

Hint: If your motherboard comes with a Realtek or Atheros NIC, you are sunk.

 

[Paul9647]

Thanks for the help. Yup it says Atheros. asrock H87m-itx. Just bought it yesterday. I guess I missed the compatibility spec on that!

 

[Paul9647]

I can buy a Ethernet card to install? or maybe still exchange the mother board. Any suggestions on a mother board or Ethernet card I can add? I have Intel Core i3 processor. i3-4340 LGA 1150. I need a ITX size motherboard to fit in my case. Thanks

 

[cyberjock]

Give our stickies a read.. that hardware isn't even remotely recommended. non-ECC RAM, etc etc etc.

You should figure out what you want to do and make your choice while you can still do the exchange.