I don't specify network details during the installtion,but do it after the installtion is completed. It's difficut for me to let ur know. Maybe some native speake can explain this better.
I always install my OS without giving setup network configuration details before the reinstalltion is completed.When it is completed, I give correct network configuration details. It seems that my net card always works fine.
To Maelstorm: How about the hotfix?Is it made by Microsoft or others? Does it have any new feature?I google it,found that it is more than 300MB. what abt ur size?