Install Error: Sol 8 2/02; Abort - Cort Dump

Question

Hi
I am trying to install Solaris 8 version 2/02 on my Sun Blade 100 and I keep getting the following error after the system config screen: Assertion Failed: Have_ext_net_info (nc) == True File main.c, line 931 Abort - core dump.
I installed Sol 8 version 10/00 and applied the 8_Recommended.zip patches after my 4/01 CD's got scratched. I order the 2/02 version to replace my 4/01 CD's. The sun blade boots from 2/02 1 of 2 CD without a hitch. The set up screen requested the language english (choice 0 ) then a local: english (49/50). It then starts open windows. Then a beep with a blank screen.
A small screen appears in the upper left hand corner with the message: System coming up, please wait in.rdisc: no interface detected.
In the center of the screen is the screen containing the The Solaris install program: Click to continue: I do
Network Connnectivty screen: Networked or not: Yes
DHCP Yes or no: Yes
Host name: austin
IP address: 192.168.0.2
System part of a subnet? No (stand alone with a connection to internet. In prior installation I used the subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
Enable IPv6: no
Confirm Information screen:
After I click the button to continue, the box in the upper left reports the following message:
Assertion Failed: Have_ext_net_info (nc) == True File main.c, line 931 Abort - core dump.
Starting remote procedure call (RPC) services: sysidns done.
A small screen in the center System Identification status: Just a moment.
A this point the install process hangs indefinately. Any suggestions on what the problem is and how to resolve this issue?
Thanks
Douglas Sensenig
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Answer 1

Hello Douglas,
This is a known bug with Solaris 8 ( Sun Bug ID 4533342). It
does have an easy work around. In your answers to the
subnet question please answer yes... i.e
Network Connnectivty screen: Networked or not: Yes
DHCP Yes or no: Yes
Host name: austin
IP address: 192.168.0.2
System part of a subnet? YES
^^^^^
You can then give the subnet mask manually as 255.255.255.0
No idea when this iwll be fixed.
HTH
Shridhar