25.2 Enabling or Disabling
NetworkManager
On laptop computers, NetworkManager is enabled by default. However, it can be at
any time enabled or disabled in the YaST Network Settings module.
1
Run YaST and go to Network Devices > Network Settings.
2
The Network Settings dialog opens. Go to the Global Options tab.
3
To congure and manage your network connections with NetworkManager:
3a
In the Network Setup Method eld, select User Controlled with NetworkMan-
ager.
3b
Click OK and close YaST.
3c
Congure your network connections with NetworkManager as described in
Section 25.3, “Conguring Network Connections” (page 451).
4
To deactivate NetworkManager and control network the traditional way:
4a
In the Network Setup Method eld, choose Traditional Method with ifup.
4b
Click OK.
4c
Set up your network card with YaST using automatic conguration via DHCP
or a static IP address. Alternatively, congure your modem with YaST:
•
For dial-up connections, use Network Devices > Modem.
•
To congure an internal or USB ISDN modem, select Network Devices >
ISDN.
•
To congure an internal or USB DSL modem, select Network Devices >
DSL.
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