How To Configure Static IP And Dynamic IP Address In Arch Linux

This guide details how to configure static and dynamic IP addresses in Arch Linux, including derivatives like EndeavourOS and Manjaro. Arch Linux offers several methods for IP configuration: direct command-line manipulation, or using network management services such as netctl, systemd-networkd, or NetworkManager.

This tutorial covers each method.

Table of Contents

• Method 1: Static IP with netctl
  • Step 1: Identify Network Interface
  • Step 2: Install netctl
  • Step 3: Create a Profile
  • Step 4: Enable and Start the Profile
  • Step 5: Verify Configuration
• Method 2: Static IP with systemd-networkd
• Method 3: Static IP with NetworkManager
• Dynamic IP Configuration with netctl
• Conclusion

Method 1: Configuring a Static IP Address using netctl

netctl is a command-line tool for managing systemd network services. It's particularly useful on systems without NetworkManager or systemd-networkd.

Step 1: Identify Your Network Interface

Use ip link or ls /sys/class/net to find your network interface name (e.g., enp0s3).

ip link

or

ls /sys/class/net

Step 2: Install netctl

If not already installed:

sudo pacman -S netctl

Step 3: Create a Profile

netctl profiles reside in /etc/netctl/. Copy a sample profile and modify it:

sudo cp /etc/netctl/examples/ethernet-static /etc/netctl/enp0s3-static

(Replace enp0s3 with your interface name). Edit the new file (e.g., using nano):

sudo nano /etc/netctl/enp0s3-static

Configure your IP address, netmask, gateway, and DNS servers:

<code>Description='Static Ethernet Connection'
Interface=enp0s3
Connection=ethernet
IP=static
Address=('192.168.1.102/24')
Gateway=('192.168.1.1')
DNS=('8.8.8.8' '8.8.4.4')</code>

Step 4: Enable and Start the Profile

Enable the profile for automatic startup:

sudo netctl enable enp0s3-static

Start the profile:

sudo netctl start enp0s3-static

Stop and disable any running DHCP services (like dhcpcd):

sudo systemctl stop dhcpcd
sudo systemctl disable dhcpcd

Reboot to apply changes.

Step 5: Verify the Configuration

Check your IP address:

ip addr show enp0s3

Method 2: Static IP with systemd-networkd

systemd-networkd is Arch Linux's default network manager.

1. Disable NetworkManager (if installed):

   sudo systemctl stop NetworkManager
   sudo systemctl disable NetworkManager

   Copy after login

2. Enable systemd-networkd:

   sudo systemctl enable systemd-networkd
   sudo systemctl start systemd-networkd

   Copy after login

3. Create a configuration file:

   sudo nano /etc/systemd/network/enp0s3.network

   Copy after login

4. Add the following configuration:

   <code>[Match]
   Name=enp0s3
   
   [Network]
   Address=192.168.1.102/24
   Gateway=192.168.1.1
   DNS=8.8.8.8
   DNS=8.8.4.4</code>

   Copy after login

5. Disable any existing netctl profiles. Use sudo systemctl list-unit-files | grep enabled | grep netctl to find them and disable with sudo systemctl disable <profile_name>.service</profile_name>.

6. Reboot.

Method 3: Static IP with NetworkManager

NetworkManager offers a graphical interface. Install and enable it if needed. Use nmcli to configure your connection.

Dynamic IP Configuration with netctl

1. Install netctl (if not already installed).
2. Copy the ethernet-dhcp example profile:

   sudo cp /etc/netctl/examples/ethernet-dhcp /etc/netctl/enp0s3-dhcp

   Copy after login
3. Edit the profile, setting IP=dhcp.
4. Enable and start dhcpcd:

   sudo systemctl enable dhcpcd
   sudo systemctl start dhcpcd

   Copy after login
5. Reboot.

Conclusion

This guide provides multiple methods for configuring IP addresses in Arch Linux. Choose the method that best suits your needs and comfort level. Remember to only use one network manager at a time to avoid conflicts.

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