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Token Ring). The YaST dialog simply displays the interface with its settings as
already configured. Just confirm this dialog to continue.
By default, Traditional Method without NetworkManager Applet is enabled. If desired,
you can also use NetworkManager to manage all your network devices. However, the
traditional method is the preferred option for server solutions. Find detailed information
about NetworkManager in
workManager"
This configuration step also lets you configure the network devices of your system and
make security settings, for example, for a firewall or proxy. To configure your network
connection later, select Skip Configuration and click Next. Network hardware can also
be configured after the system installation has been completed. If you skip the network
device configuration, your system is left offline and is unable to retrieve any available
updates.
Apart from the device configuration, the following network settings can be configured
in this step:
Network Mode
Enable or disable the use of NetworkManager as described above.
Firewall
By default SuSEfirewall2 is enabled on all configured network interfaces. To
globally disable the firewall for this computer, click on disable. If the firewall is
enabled, you may open the SSH port in order to allow remote connections via secure
shell. To open the detailed firewall configuration dialog, click on Firewall. See
Section 43.4.1, "Configuring the Firewall with YaST"
mation.
IPv6
By default, the IPv6 support is enabled. To disable it, click Disable IPv6. For more
information about IPv6, see
(page 549).
VNC Remote Administration
To administer your machine remotely by VNC, click Change > VNC Remote Ad-
ministration, enable remote administration, and open the port in the firewall. If you
have multiple network devices and want to select on which to open the port, click
38 Installation and Administration
Section 30.5, "Managing Network Connections with Net-
(page 579).
Section 30.2, "IPv6—The Next Generation Internet"
(page 825) for detailed infor-