Network install - how to setup usb modem internet

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Hi

I have downloaded official iso image for Network Install.
Burned it to USB stick.

I only have a mobile internet via Huawei modem and sim card.

Now, how can I setup my connection while upgrading from Network Image? There is no NetworkManager in it.
Can I do it via shell? How?

Please, do not suggest to download DVD Image :slight_smile:

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Which version are you trying to install? (Hopefully something current.)

For Leap 15, there is live media available (under 1GB in size) which would at least enable a means to installing without a network
https://download.opensuse.org/distribution/leap/15.0/live/

Here’s a great informational video showing how to boo the live media and then install it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifZDrV9Ix3E

After the installation is complete you should be able to connect to your mobile broadband network using NM hopefully.

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Why did you choose OTHER VERSION from the drop down menu and then did not even explain which other version you try to install?

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Because it seemed to me to be irrelevant. I thought it should work in any distribution.
I want to upgrade from 14.2 to 15.0.

I was trying to get Live from the mail page -> openSUSE Leap - Get openSUSE but the links are broken (error 404).
What’s the difference between Live_Current and Live_Snapshot17.9_Media ?

So it seems it’s impossible to set it up in the shell.

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It is so relevant that we decided to make it obligatory to choose the correct one.
I will change it.

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I want to upgrade from 14.2 to 15.0.

I think you mean 42.2, correct? You could opt for an ‘in situ’ upgrade, where you’re best advised backup any important data before you start, and upgrade versions incrementally - Leap 42.2 >> Leap 42.3, then Leap 42.3 >> Leap 15.0

Refer to the following guide:
https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:System_upgrade

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Thanks.

Few years ago I did an ‘in situ’ upgrade and jumped 2 distributions. And it worked.
I will do it from DVD now.
Still the question hangs:

What’s the difference between Live_Current and Live_Snapshot17.9_Media ?

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They’re identical (based on the details, same size, same SHA-256 hash etc)

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It may work, but it’s not guaranteed. (I’ve also been successful with jumping a couple of versions in the past.)

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Hi.

KDE_Live.iso image doesn’t have an upgrade option. Only install.

So, I did a

zypper dup

and it worked.
My new Leap 15 is working fine. The only problem was Internet connection. It turned out it was an empty /etc/resolv.conf

Greetings to all

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Which is what I suggested. :wink:

My new Leap 15 is working fine. The only problem was Internet connection. It turned out it was an empty /etc/resolv.conf

Greetings to all

Good to read of your success with this. :slight_smile:

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And I want to add that it was a single jump between two distributions, from 14.2 to 15.0.

It worked, although official website does not recommend that.

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Yes, that is the case, but I’m not surprised to read that it was successful. I have also jumped a release in the distant past.