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This document provides information about configuring systems to connect to networks, the internet, and other machines on a shared network.
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With DHCP, settings are automatically configured by the router. Wired network connections are selected as default when they are connected and available.
Most routers use DHCP to allocate IP addresses. To connect:
Click the NetworkManager icon in the System Tray.
Under Wired Network, select the name of the network to make a connection.
Instead of DHCP, a static connection can be configured.
Procedure 1. Configure a static connection
NetworkManager in the System Tray area and select .
theClick the Wired tab.
Select the desired connection if it is available and button. If the proper connection is not available, the button.
theChoose Manual option in the Configure drop down under the IP Address tab.
Enter the details and button.
thein the main window.
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