Introduction

For managing network connections, you can use either the traditional method with the ifup command or NetworkManager. NetworkManager is specially-suited for mobile workstations. In this guide, find information about the difference between NetworkManager and ifup, when it is appropriate to use NetworkManager or ifup and how to use them, and a short introduction to D-BUS and HAL, technologies behind NetworkManager.

Differences between ifup and NetworkManager

In this chapter, find general information about ifup and NetworkManager and also about differences between them.

Managing Network Connections with NetworkManager

Applets are used to control NetworkManager. Both KDE and GNOME have their own applets for NetworkManager. Here, find useful information about how to use them.

Managing Network Connections Traditionally

Traditional networking requires network configuration and special settings if you want to allow to your users to control network connection. This part introduces how to work with KInternet, an application for controlling connectivity.

Troubleshooting

Here, find some of the most common problems that can occur with NetworkManager or ifup.

Technology behind NetworkManager

Learn more about D-BUS and HAL, the technologies of NetworkManager.

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