NetworkManager using DHCP for static interface

casket88 · #1 10th October 2007, 01:01 AM

Hi all,

I have usedNetwork Configuration to configure my wired nic (eth0) to have static addressing. The problem is however is when i turn networkmanager on (it is set to start on boot) it "overrides" the static configuration and uses dhcp causing a whole heap of problems.

Anyone know how to fix this?

Thanks

[Bonus Question: I have created 2 threads about Network Profiles on this forum so my users can change between them at will but no one has answered me. This is easy on Windows and even easier on mac, is there no way to configure these type of profiles in Linux without having to be root to switch between them?]

ppesci · #2 10th October 2007, 02:36 AM

You don't need Network Manager. I configure my networking cards in Administration > Network Configuration.

There are commentaries about Network Manager and Nework Configuration are incompatibles.

HTH

casket88 · #3 10th October 2007, 03:33 AM

The only reason I use Network Manager is because it makes it easy for the wireless users to see what access points are in range and connect to them.

ppesci · #4 10th October 2007, 03:53 AM

I use KDE and saw an utility doing this. At this moment I don't have it installed and do not remember, but you can find the paclage if needed.

Iron_Mike · #5 10th October 2007, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by casket88

Hi all,

I have usedNetwork Configuration to configure my wired nic (eth0) to have static addressing. The problem is however is when i turn networkmanager on (it is set to start on boot) it "overrides" the static configuration and uses dhcp causing a whole heap of problems.

Anyone know how to fix this?

Thanks

[Bonus Question: I have created 2 threads about Network Profiles on this forum so my users can change between them at will but no one has answered me. This is easy on Windows and even easier on mac, is there no way to configure these type of profiles in Linux without having to be root to switch between them?]

When using the the Network Configuration gui, when you set it for STATIC ip addressing, did you also put a check mark in the "allow users to enable/disable device..By setting the "allow user" bit you do not need profiles, as the individual users will be allowed to configure the interface as they see fit....

casket88 · #6 10th October 2007, 04:13 AM

The problem is the users are very computer illiterate and they are going to winge and moan if they have to remember static IP information and change it every time they enter the office. Doing this will probably also raise support calls (they like to call me on the weekend) saying "HELP HELP HELP IM MY FRIENDS HOUSE AND I CANT CONNECT AND ITS REALLY IMPORTANT AND AND AND AND AND...."

I would like to avoid that at all costs.

casket88 · #7 18th October 2007, 04:17 AM

Bump. Anyone know how I can achieve this? There HAS to be a way my users can switch between a Wired connection using DHCP and a wired connection with static addressing.

Please!

ppesci · #8 18th October 2007, 04:58 AM

I donot use network manager, but I think you can create a script in de desktop for user to double click.

one example is aas follows:

/sbin/ifconfig eth0 down
/sbin/ifconfig eth0 192.168.0.2
/sbin/dhclient eth0

First eth0 gets a static ip, then try to aquire a dynamic IP, if fails, static ip remain, if ot, dynamic is used. Use this script with many grains of salt, because I am not a bash programer by a mile

HTH

casket88 · #9 18th October 2007, 06:50 AM

What about changing the Default Gateway and DNS servers?

ppesci · #10 18th October 2007, 07:03 AM

Right, you must to do 2 scripts, one for static and one for dynamic

casket88 · #11 18th October 2007, 07:05 AM

I can do that. Can you give me the command for changing the DNS entries and I will read up on how to do it.