(Most networks are still IPV4.)
5. You also must choose whether to get your IP addresses from another computer at boot
time or enter the addresses yourself:
Automatically obtain IP address settings with??”Select this box if you have a
DHCP or BOOTP server on the network from which you can obtain your computer??™s
IP address, netmask, and gateway. DHCP is recommended if you have more than just
a couple of computers on your LAN. Optionally, you can set your own hostname,
which can be just a name (such as jukebox) or a fully qualified domain name (such
as jukebox.linuxtoys.net).
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Configure and activate Ethernet devices in Fedora.
Statically set IP addresses??”If there is no DHCP or other boot server on your LAN,
add necessary IP address information statically by selecting this option and following
these steps:
a. Type the IP address of the computer into the Address box. This number must be
unique on your network. For your private LAN, you can use private IP addresses.
b. Enter the netmask in the Subnet Mask box. The netmask indicates the part of the
IP address that represents the network.
c. Type the IP address of the computer into the Default Gateway Address box if
a computer or router connected to your LAN provides routing functions to
the Internet or other network.
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