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wireless connection accessible without login, configure the trusted connection with YaST. Only
wireless connections configured with YaST are sufficiently credible for NetworkManager to use
during boot.
If you switch to offline mode after using a wireless connection, NetworkManager removes the
ESSID. This ensures that the card really is unassociated.
11.3 Common NeworkManager Tasks
This section describes how to achieve common tasks with NetworkManager, such as switching off
the network or setting a static IP address.
11.3.1 Switching Off the Network
If you are on a plane or in any other environment where wireless networking is not allowed, you can
switch it off easily using the NetworkManager applet. You can also switch off all network
connections, both wired and wireless.
To disable networking, right-click the GNOME NetworkManager applet icon and uncheck Enable
Networking. To disable wireless networking only, right-click the applet icon and uncheck Enable
Wireless.
11.3.2 Setting Up a Static IP Address on an Interface
NetworkManager honors network interface settings made by YaST and saved in the /etc/
sysconfig/network directory. If you want to use a static IP address with your network card, set
the address using YaST.
1 In YaST, click Network Devices > Network Card.
2 Select User Controlled with NetworkManager, then click Next.
3 Select the network card to configure, then click Edit.
4 In the Address tab, select Static Address Setup.
5 Set your IP address, then click Next.
6 Click Next to finish and activate the static IP address.
11.3.3 Using NetworkManager with VPN
NetworkManager supports several VPN technologies. To use them, first install NetworkManager
support for your VPN technology. You can select from:
186 SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP1 GNOME User Guide
Section 11.3.1, "Switching Off the Network," on page 186
Section 11.3.2, "Setting Up a Static IP Address on an Interface," on page 186
Section 11.3.3, "Using NetworkManager with VPN," on page 186
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