6.4.4. Configuring IPv4 Settings

A screen shot of NetworkManager's IPv4 Settings Tab

Figure 6.11. Editing the IPv4 Settings Tab

The IPv4 Settings tab allows you to configure the method by which you connect to the Internet and enter IP address, route, and DNS information as required. The IPv4 Settings tab is available when you create and modify one of the following connection types: wired, wireless, mobile broadband, VPN or DSL.

If you are using DHCP to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server, you can simply set Method to Automatic (DHCP).

Setting the Method

Available IPv4 Methods by Connection Type

When you click the Method dropdown menu, depending on the type of connection you are configuring, you are able to select one of the following IPv4 connection methods. All of the methods are listed here according to which connection type or types they are associated with.

Method: Automatic (DHCP) — Choose this option if the network you are connecting to uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses. You do not need to fill in the DHCP client ID field.
Automatic (DHCP) addresses only — Choose this option if the network you are connecting to uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses but you want to assign DNS servers manually.
Link-Local Only — Choose this option if the network you are connecting to does not have a DHCP server and you do not want to assign IP addresses manually. Random addresses will be selected as per RFC 3927.
Shared to other computers — Choose this option if the interface you are configuring is for sharing an Internet or WAN connection.
Wired, Wireless and DSL Connection Methods: Manual — Choose this option if the network you are connecting to does not have a DHCP server and you want to assign IP addresses manually.
Mobile Broadband Connection Methods: Automatic (PPP) — Choose this option if the network you are connecting to uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses.
Automatic (PPP) addresses only — Choose this option if the network you are connecting to uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses but you want to assign DNS servers manually.
VPN Connection Methods: Automatic (VPN) — Choose this option if the network you are connecting to uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses.
Automatic (VPN) addresses only — Choose this option if the network you are connecting to uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses but you want to assign DNS servers manually.
DSL Connection Methods: Automatic (PPPoE) — Choose this option if the network you are connecting to uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses.
Automatic (PPPoE) addresses only — Choose this option if the network you are connecting to uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses but you want to assign DNS servers manually.