Using the Network Settings Module
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Chapter 2. Using the Network Settings Module

The Network Settings module is loaded when the Network Settings option is selected in the TDE 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 Don't ask again option to make this choice permanent. Next time Network Settings 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 Administrator Mode button located bottom left of the module. Enter your password when prompted.


KNetworkConf in administrator mode

Once in “administrator mode” all the modules functionality is enable. Functionality is organized into four tabs:

Managing Network Interfaces

The Network Interfaces tab is used to manage the network communications devices installed on the system. All available networking devices are listed. From the Network Interfaces tab the following tasks can be accomplished:


The KNetworkConf interface

For each network device the following properties can be viewed:

Interface

Shows the name of the network interfaces. For example, eth0, eth1, wlan0.

IP Address

Shows the currently assigned IP address.

Protocol

Shows the boot protocol.

State

Shows the current state (up or down).

Comment

Shows the (freely assignable) comment.

Configuring a Networking Device

The properties of listed network devices can be configured by selecting the required device from the list then clicking the Configure Interface... button to display the Configure Device dialog.


Configuring a networking device

By default only basic TCP/IP settings are available. Click the Advanced Settings button to expand the dialog to include advanced properties.


Advanced device configuration

Complete the dialog values are as follows:

Automatic

Select the Automatic 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.

Manual

Select the Manual radio button when you do not use DHCP or BOOTP for TCP/IP configuration. In the IP address field enter the TCP/IP address of the host. In the Netmask field enter the subnetwork address.

Activate when the computer starts

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.

Description

Enter a descriptive name.

Broadcast

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.

Caution

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.

Enabling a Network Device

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 Enable Interface.

Disabling Network Devices

Network devices may be enabled or disabled depending on system requirements. To disable an enabled network device select the device from the list then click Disable Interface.

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