Server 10a403 on 2010 Mac Mini

Is it possible to install 10.6 Server 10a403 on a 2010 Mac Mini (not the server version of the Mini). Booted from the DVD in verbose mode and the boot sequence stops at "AirPort: Link Down..." so my guess is outdated drivers. Is there any way around this or do I have to upgrade to Lion Server? Would prefer 10.6 Server as the box is mainly used as a media centre (we stream all TV  instead of paying for cable), use as a Time Machine backup hub and my 3 yr old son likes to use Front Row
I am a member of Apple Developer Connection and a search reveals 10a403 seems to be the only full DVD installer.
Any help appreciated!
Cheers, Paul

This is the more difficult configuration for sharing to get to work.
Can you go over the steps that you used to set this up?
Here are two threads regarding the topic;
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=13090592#13090592
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=12585788#12585788
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