On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 11:56:27 -0500, Scot L. Harris <webid@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Sat, 2005-02-05 at 11:37, jim lawrence wrote: > > As of now, I'm not 100% sure you can use Nm with Static IP addresses. > > If your AP was the last connection NM made, it will default to that AP > > the next time NM runs. to force your AP , click the radar, then > > choose "Other Network" and type in your Network name and then the > > HEX key if you use one. > > Will give that a try. > > It still seems that there is a problem when not using NetworkManager. > If/when I get that new motherboard with the built in wireless I can see > this being a bigger issue. In that case I want to use a static IP > address (do that for all servers/desktops on the local LAN). And the > fact that wireless does not seem to work without NetworkManager would be > a big issue. > > -- > Scot L. Harris > webid@xxxxxxxxxx > > QOTD: > "In the shopping mall of the mind, he's in the toy department." > > -- > fedora-list mailing list > fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list > You should be able to connect without using NM at all. Using the Wireless-tools which were installed with Fedora, iwlist scan iwconfig eth1 essid <networkname> key <hexkey to connect> ifup eth1 these 3 commands should get you connected. or alternativly, try this page http://www.fedoranews.org/contributors/jim_lawrence/securewireless/ -- Jim Lawrence Registered Linux User: #376813 ******************************************************** When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself. ************************************
