This article shows how to configure wireless connections in IGEL OS.
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You can use the Automatic switch of network connection parameter under Network > Common Settings to set the behaviour of switching between LAN, Wi-Fi, and WWAN networks. For details, see Common Settings of the Network in IGEL OS 12. |
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Menu path: Network > Wireless
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You can find details of compatible wireless hardware in
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the IGEL Linux 3rd Party Hardware Database.
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Activate wireless interface
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The wireless interface is enabled. (Default)
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The wireless interface is disabled.
Get IP from DHCP server
The IP address of the endpoint device will be obtained automatically using DHCP. (Default)
DHCP options can be specified under Network > DHCP Options. For details on the configuration, see DHCP Options.
Specify IP address
The IP address and the network mask are entered manually.
IP address
IP address of the endpoint device
Network mask
Network mask of the endpoint device
IPv6 configuration:
Compatibility mode: Behavior of earlier firmware versions. (Default)
Disabled: IPv6 is completely disabled.
Automatic: IPv6 auto-configuration is based on router advertisements (can include DHCPv6).
You will find further information
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in RFC 4861.
DHCPv6: IPv6 configuration using DHCPv6 if router advertisements are not available.
You will find further information
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Enable Wi-Fi automatic switch
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Wi-Fi is turned on automatically when a wired LAN connection is disconnected and Wi-Fi is turned off automatically when a wired LAN connection is established.
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Wi-Fi is not turned on automatically when a wired LAN connection is disconnected and Wi-Fi is not turned off automatically when a wired LAN connection is established. (Default)
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If the toggle button in the Wi-Fi tray app is used for turning the Wi-Fi on or off, the Wi-Fi automatic switch gets disabled until the reboot of the device. On reboot, the the previously configured setting will be restored. For details, see Tray Applications in IGEL OS 12. |
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