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Figure 17.3 Configuring Network Settings
Configuring Global Networking Options
The Global Options tab of the YaST Network Settings module allows you to set impor-
tant global networking options, such as the use of NetworkManager, IPv6 and DHCP
client options. These settings are applicable for all network interfaces.
In the Network Setup Method choose the way network connections are managed. If you
want a NetworkManager desktop applet to manage connections for all interfaces, choose
User Controlled with NetworkManager. This option is well suited for switching between
multiple wired and wireless networks. If you do not run a desktop environment (GNOME
or KDE), or if your computer is a Xen server, virtual system, or provides network ser-
vices such as DHCP or DNS in your network, use the Traditional Method with ifup. If
NetworkManager is used, nm-applet should be used to configure network options
and the Overview, Hostname/DNS and Routing tabs of the Network Settings module
are disabled. For more information on NetworkManager, see Chapter 23, Using Net-
workManager (page 321).
In the IPv6 Protocol Settings choose whether you want to use the IPv6 protocol. It is
possible to use IPv6 together with IPv4. By default, IPv6 is activated. However, in
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