About network management tools for using the graphical interface in Linux

There are several auto-setup tools to choose from (since the tool is automatically set up, that means there are tools for manual setup, such as using IP, IW, iwconfig these commands to set up the network), for example: Connman, Netctl, NetworkManager, Wicd, Wifi Radar

These tools may conflict if they are used at the same time, so we should only choose one. We have chosen NetworkManager here, given its powerful and graphical interface support.

The Linux used is ArchLinux, and the desktop environment is Xfce4.

1. Install the NetworkManager and start the services it provides:

#安装软件包
sudo pacman-s NetworkManager

#启动其提供的服务
sudo systemctl start Networkmanager.service

#让服务开机自启
sudo systemctl enable Networkmanager.service

This is the basis, otherwise the graphical interface management tool is not available.

2. Install the graphical interface settings tool:

sudo pacman-s nm-connection-editor

You can edit the connection, such as setting a static IP.

3. Install the applet:

sudo pacman-s network-manager-applet

In fact, this thing is optional, this gadget mainly displays a small icon in the panel that represents the current state, similar to the network icon in the Windows taskbar. After the installation to start it is effective, the current configuration is related to the desktop environment, in the Xfce4 session and startup can be configured to boot.

4. Install the tool for displaying notifications:

sudo pacman-s xfce4-notifyd

This I did not succeed, will not be configured, seems to be due to dbus cause xfce4-notifyd can not be used. This option is also available.

5. Complete.

About network management tools for using the graphical interface in Linux