# Installing IRIX Source: http://tech-pubs.net/wiki/index.php/Installing_IRIX It is recommended to install IRIX via a network for ease of use. IRIX has a rather unique and comprehensive network installing method, and as a result of it's convenience, performance and utility, many users have created guides on how to do it. This serves as the meta hub. *

## Contents * 1 General * 2 Guides * 2.1 IRIX * 2.2 NetBSD * 2.2.1 Reanimator * 3 Using CDs ### General The following network protocols must be used to network install IRIX: * rsh * tftp * bootp The host must in most cases be a UNIX compatible with UNIX permissions, on the same LAN. IRIX PROMs do not possess routing, ICMP echoes (It cannot respond to pings), or the ability to take HTTP or rsync.

### Guides This subsection offers specific guides for installation with various host operating systems. #### IRIX * [IRIX Install Using IRIX Host](http://tech-pubs.net/wiki/index.php/IRIX_Install_Using_IRIX_Host "IRIX Install Using IRIX Host") #### NetBSD * [IRIX Install Using NetBSD Host](http://tech-pubs.net/wiki/index.php/IRIX_Install_Using_NetBSD_Host "IRIX Install Using NetBSD Host") ##### Reanimator * [Using Reanimator to Install IRIX](http://tech-pubs.net/wiki/index.php/Using_Reanimator_to_Install_IRIX "Using Reanimator to Install IRIX") ### Using CDs * [CD Installation of IRIX](http://tech-pubs.net/wiki/index.php/CD_Installation_of_IRIX "CD Installation of IRIX") (Not Recommended)