NetworkManager
is not enabled by default in Fedora, it is installed by default however. Enabling
NetworkManager
is a simple process of going to
System > Administration > Services
and checking
Network Manager
and
Network Manager Dispatcher
.
Note
Make sure to save the modifications otherwise the changes will not be written to file. To start them straight away you will need to highlight
Network Manager
and
Network Manager Dispatcher
and click the
Start
button.
NetworkManager
simplifies the process of connecting your laptop or desktop to the network. When you have enabled the programs you should see the
nm-applet
icon.
When it has been enabled you can right click on the icon and enable wireless or wired networks. Enabling both does not affect how
NetworkManager
operates.
If you have a wireless network and it is supported by Fedora left clicking on the icon and selecting
Connect to other network
and putting the details of your connection will cause
NetworkManager
to use that information to connect to the network.