# Static IP setup

If a static IP address shall be used it is necessary to modify the network settings using Network Manager.

1. In terminal enter `nmtui`.

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2. Network Manager opens.

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3. Select **Edit a connection**.

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4. Select **Edit** and press Enter.

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5. Select **Show** in IPv4 CONFIGURATION line and press Enter.

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6. Change IPv4 configuration to **Manual** and fill in addresses, gateway and DNS servers IP addresses. An example is shown below.

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Select OK and press Enter.

7. You will return to the form below. Select **Back** and press Enter.

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8. Select **OK** and press Enter.

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9. You will return to the terminal window.
10. Enter `sudo nmcli con reload` and press Enter to save the changes permanently.

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11. Enter `sudo reboot` and press Enter to restart the device and enable the new static address.
12. The unit is now using a fixed IP address.

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The network settings are stored in `Wired connection 1.nmconnection` located in `/etc/NetworkManager/system-connections`.

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