How to connect my Linux device to the wired network in Halls
The following guide has been written using Ubuntu 20.04, and is provided on a "best efforts" basis only. Other Linux distributions will differ slightly in the location of the Applications.
These steps will guide you through configuring your device to use the network in your hall. If you have any problems connecting, please contact the IT Services help desk.
There are three stages to connecting to the wired network service:
Step 1: Network (Set-up networking on your device)
Step 2: Update (Update your operating system)
Step 3: Register (Registering your device)
Step 1: Network
Plug in network cable
Connect the Ethernet cable to your device and the socket on the wall in your room. If your room has two, then generally it’s the left-hand socket.
Network Settings
The default network settings are likely to be correct, but we would suggest going to your Network Connections, selecting the ethernet (usually called eth0) and choose edit.
Set Ipv4 connection settings
Ensure the Ipv4 connection method is set to Automatic (DHCP).