Networking In Kubuntu

This document provides information about configuring systems to connect to networks, the internet, and other machines on a shared network.


Wired (LAN)

With DHCP, settings are automatically configured by the router. Wired network connections are selected as default when they are connected and available.

DHCP Connections

Most routers use DHCP to allocate IP addresses. To connect:

  1. Click the NetworkManager icon in the System Tray.

  2. Under Wired Network, select the name of the network to make a connection.

Static Connections

Instead of DHCP, a static connection can be configured.

Procedure 1. Configure a static connection

  1. Click the NetworkManager in the System Tray area and select Manage Connections....

  2. Click the Wired tab.

  3. Select the desired connection if it is available and click the Edit... button. If the proper connection is not available, click the Add... button.

  4. Choose Manual option in the Configure drop down under the IP Address tab.

  5. Enter the details and click the OK button.

  6. Click the OK in the main window.