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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 the IGEL Linux 3rd Party Hardware Database.

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Activate wireless interface

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 The ☑ The wireless interface is enabled. (Default)

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 The ☐ The wireless interface is disabled. 

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DHCP options can be specified under Network > DHCP Options. For details on the configuration, see DHCP Options in IGEL OS 12 .

Specify IP address

The IP address and the network mask are entered manually.

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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 previously configured setting will be restored.

For details, see Tray Applications in IGEL OS 12 .

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