The Network Settings module is loaded when the option is selected in the KDE Control Center index. When started the Network Settings module attempts to automatically detect the platform running on the system.
When the platform is not a recognized you will be prompted to manually select the platform. Select a platform from the list that most closely corresponds to your distro and its release. Check the option to make this choice permanent. Next time is started the system will automatically default to the selected platform option.
To manage the system network settings you must enter “administrator mode.” Prior to this all options will be “grayed,” meaning you can only navigate the interface and view properties. Editing is disabled. To enter “administrator mode” click the button located bottom left of the module. Enter your password when prompted.
Once in “administrator mode” all the modules functionality is enable. Functionality is organized into three tabs:
The tab is used to manage the network communications devices installed on the system. All available networking devices are listed. From the tab the following tasks can be accomplished:
For each network device the following properties can be viewed:
Shows the name of the network interfaces. For example, eth0, eth1, wlan0.
Shows the currently assigned IP address.
Shows the boot protocol.
Shows the current state (up or down).
Shows the (freely assignable) comment.
The properties of listed network devices can be configured by selecting the required device from the list then clicking the button to display the Configure Device dialog.
By default only basic TCP/IP settings are available. Click the button to expand the dialog to include advanced properties.
Complete the dialog values are as follows:
Select the radio button when the
TCP/IP settings are obtained from a DHCP server or BOOTP server node. In
automatic mode the TCP/IP settings for the system are configured when the
system services are started. The DHCP or BOOTP server sends all the required
TCP/IP information each time the system is started, there is no need to
configure any other settings. Use the drop-list to select
DHCP
or BOOTP
according to your
system.
Select the radio button when you do not use DHCP or BOOTP for TCP/IP configuration. In the field enter the TCP/IP address of the host. In the field enter the subnetwork address.
When checked this option will cause the system to initialize this network interface while the system is booting. If you do not want the device initialized leave this option unchecked.
Enter a descriptive name.
Enter the “broadcast address” used to communicate with all hosts on the subnetwork.
The values entered in this dialog will be displayed as the properties of the device in the device list.
Make certain that the IP-address entered is not already in use on the network. Entering an IP-address that is already on the network will result in a TCP/IP conflict. Use ping from Konsole to check if the address you want to enter is in use or not. If you are not sure how to complete this dialog, consult your network administrator.
Network devices may be enabled or disabled depending on system requirements. To enable a disabled network device select the device from the list then click .
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