
If you cannot possibly connect the computer directly to the modem, you can also manually connect to a wireless AP, though it's much more complicated.Īfter connecting to the internet: sudo apt-get install network-manager Replacing the address, netmask and gateway values with the ones you are used to. If you do not have a DHCP server use the following instead (if you don't know if you have a DHCP server, then you probably have one so nevermind the following): iface eth0 inet static If you have an Ethernet cable connect the computer directly to the modem and then: sudo nano /etc/network/interfacesĪppend the following lines to the end of the file: allow-hotplug eth0Ĭtrl+X to exit and Y to save. Don't waste your time looking for a different computer and transferring the files.

You don't need a network manager to connect to the internet.

I did not realize the OP could not connect to the internet.
