Error during post install network config

[govindch]

I am trying to install 8.1 release on my system from dvd.I managed the instalation after reading the handbook.But during the network configuration after the installation it throws the error failed to generate device menu I wanted to try freebsd after hearing about its awesome community.help me out here guys!

 

[SirDice]

Network configuration happens before the installer actually installs anything. When exactly does this happen?