Well, I just learned some stuff here:

http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtop...?p=51820#51820

As you can see, I still have some questions, but I still think that the install you did is not a full-blown install. Sounds like you might need the Debian-style install for permanent configuration, and that what you don't want is Knoppix-style, as it sounds like you'll just keep going through the same detection problem with each reboot.