10.2 Enabling NetworkManager
If you want to manage your network connection with NetworkManager, enable NetworkManager in
the YaST Network Settings module. To enable NetworkManager, proceed as follows:
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Run YaST and go to .
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The dialog opens. Go to the
tab.
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In the field, activate
.
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Click .
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After choosing the method for managing network connections, set up your
network card using automatic configuration via DHCP or a static IP
address or configure your modem (for dial-up connections, use
). To configure an internal or
USB ISDN modem, select . To configure an internal or USB
DSL modem, select .
Find a detailed description of the network configuration with YaST in
Section 20.4, Configuring a Network Connection with YaST,
(↑ Reference ) and
Section 30.1, Wireless LAN,
(↑ Reference ).
After having enabled NetworkManager, configure your network connections with the
NetworkManager as described in Section 10.3, Configuring Network Connections.
If you want to deactivate NetworkManager and control network the traditional way,
choose the option in the
field.