How do I connect my Vector or Tensorbook to my network?

You can connect your Vector to your network using Ethernet.

You can connect your Tensorbook to your network using Wi-Fi. If you purchased your Vector with a Wi-Fi adapter, you can connect to your network using Wi-Fi in addition to Ethernet.

Connecting using Ethernet

If you connect your Vector to your network using Ethernet, your network settings will likely automatically be configured using DHCP.

You should see at the top-right of your screen, which indicates you’re connected to your network.

Connecting using Wi-Fi

If you you have a Tensorbook, or if you purchased your Vector with a Wi-Fi adapter, you can use the Wi-Fi panel in GNOME Settings to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

To open the Wi-Fi panel in GNOME Settings:

  1. Press the key on your keyboard to open the Activities overview. Then, type wifi.

  2. Click Wi-Fi to open the Wi-Fi panel in GNOME Settings.

Your network settings will likely automatically be configured using DHCP once you successfully connect to your Wi-Fi network.

You’ll see at the top-right of your screen once you’re connected to your Wi-Fi network.

Configuring a static IP address

DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, assigns an IP address that might change from time to time. If your IP address changes, it might be difficult to remotely access your Vector or Tensorbook.

If you plan to remotely access your Vector or Tensorbook, you should ask your network administrator to configure a static DHCP lease so that your IP address doesn’t change.

As an alternative to configuring a static DHCP lease, your network administrator might provide you with settings that you can use to manually configure a static IP address.

To manually configure a static IP address:

  1. Press the key on your keyboard to open the Activities overview. Then, type network.

  2. Click Network to open the Network panel in GNOME Settings.

  3. If you’re connected to your network using Ethernet, click the next to your wired connection.

    If you’re connected to your network using Wi-Fi, click the next to your Wi-Fi connection.

  4. Click IPv4. For IPv4 Method, choose Manual.

    Fill in the fields with the network settings provided to you by your network administrator.

    Next to DNS, switch off Automatic. In the field, enter the DNS server IP addresses provided by your network administrator, separated by a ,.

    Next to Routes, switch off Automatic.

    Fill in the fields with the network settings provided to you by your network administrator.

  5. Click Apply to enable your changes.


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