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I presently get my internet access from a cybercafe and the network there automatically gives my system an ip address and other dhcp stuff. I want to practice networking. my question is: how do i give my system an ip address that would not conflict with the ip address the cybercafe would give me if or when i do want to use their facilities because even if i pay for internet access through an isp and a router, i might sometimes need the facility. tnx
You simply set up different connections in your network manager. Typically, connections can be configured to connect automatically, depending on what is available.
Yes----the typical network manager will display all the wireless connections available in range. Any of them can be set to connect automatically. Ideally, when you turn on your computer, whatever connection (that you have configure) is in range will connect automatically.
What is your Linux system (distro), what network manager, etc.?
I don't intend using network manager. maybe that will be for the future. i intend using the ip command from my terminal. ur answer of yesterday solved lots of problems.
tnx
I don't see how the ip command is relevant to setting up different network profiles. I'm also not aware of how to set up and choose profiles in a terminal.
The most often cited command for setting the connection parameters is "ifconfig"
well, i'd promise you one but it might take some days.
know any reason why ip command won't work when the man pages say otherwise? software is deterministically unreliable you know.
tnx
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