Pacman won't work - How do I configure Internet?

Hello,
I think my problem is pretty easy. I followed every step in the Installation Guide for Beginners, but I just don't get how I need to set up Internet access. I want to install the full image, there isn't anything to be installed by FTP. But it's necessary to install further software, I know.
But how do I configure Internet Access? The IP Address of this PC is 192.168.178.2, I'll test everything in a virtual machine. The OS I'm currently using is Ubuntu 10.10 x64.

Personally, the first time I just left the config files behind except for the root password.
If you have a dhcp router you'll just need to plug it in after reboot and, eventually, launching ifconfig eth0 up and dhcpcd. Just try. but the network configuration in the beginner's guide is not difficult! Just try to read it!

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@nadman10
I've never used shorewall, but it appears to be a firewall.
It is unlikely that the default configuration of shorewall knows anything about pacman, and thus wouldn't allow the pacman protocol though.
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