Adding A Device - Red Hat LINUX 7.2 - OFFICIAL LINUX CUSTOMIZATION GUIDE Manual

Section 6.2:Adding a Device
6.1.4 Token Ring
For a token ring device, you can select the type of adapter according to the manufacturer and model
of the device. The type of adapter determines which kernel modules (driver) is loaded for the device.
You can also configure the kernel device name (/dev/tr0, /dev/tr1, and so on) and the device's
system resources such as IRQ. After configuring the hardware settings for the token ring device, go to
the tab to configure its network settings such as using DHCP to obtain an IP address.
Device

6.2 Adding a Device

To add a network device, start Red Hat Network Administration Tool and click
tab. From the Device Type
• Ethernet — Select this option to configure a network interface card (NIC).
• Modem — Select this option to configure a modem for a dial-up connection.
• ISDN — Select this option if you subscribe to an ISDN Internet service.
• xDSL — Select this option if you subscribe to a type of xDSL service such as ADSL.
• CIPE — Select this option to configure a virtual CIPE device.
• Wireless — Select this option to configure a wireless network device.
• Token Ring — Select this option to configure a token ring device.
After selecting a device type, you will see a window with tabbed panes. The tabs vary depending on
which device type you selected. All device types will have the following tabs:
• General — Give the device a nickname, choose to activate the device when the computer boots,
and choose to allow users to enable and disable the device.
• — Edit the TCP/IP settings such as an IP address (including DHCP), hostname, and
Protocols
static network routes.
6.2.1 Ethernet
If you selected
Ethernet
configure a device alias. A device alias allows you to setup multiple virtual devices for one physical
device.
menu, you have the following options:
as the device type, you will also see a
Add
tab. Use this tab to
Hardware Device
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in the
Devices