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network-manager package

configuring network connection

Asked by Karl Becker

I am new to Ubuntu today. It looks like I may be hooked. I'm very familiar with Windows XP professional and peer-to-peer networking with Windows. I have Ubuntu loaded on a separate partition from the Windows OS.

Using Ubuntu 8.04, how can I connect to my peer-to-peer Windows based home network?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Set a static IP using network manager. In a P2P network there is most likely no DHCP server so you must set staic IPs. You will also need to use a cross-over cable as a patch cable (used to commect systems to connection devices like routers) will not work.

set them to any class C address and it will be fine. Something like:

PC 1:
address: 10.0.0.1
mask: 255.255.255.0
gateway 10.0.0.254

PC 2:
address: 10.0.0.2
mask: 255.255.255.0
gateway 10.0.0.254

The gateway isnt hugely needed but as far as I know it completes the network configuration

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Karl Becker (tech-cityofcordova) said : 		#2

Thank you for your help. I'll give it a try!