Questions tagged [networking]
Managing and using network connectivity on a Ubuntu system
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Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS server - network configuration problem during setup
Has anyone had the same problem?
When installing from current server iso's in a VMWare VM and without a DHCP Server present, both Ubuntu installers are not able to manualy configure a ethernet ...
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Can't access GitHub via Google Chrome?
I successfully run the command ping github.com. Output is like:
PING github.com (192.30.253.112) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from lb-192-30-253-112-iad.github.com (192.30.253.112): icmp_seq=1 ttl=...
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What are the use cases for cloud-init?
Installing Ubuntu Server 18.04, I see the networking config in /etc/netplan has a .yml file that talks about CloudInit and networking configuration not persisting across instances.
I have read https://...
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USB Ethernet + thunderbolt errors
Currently having major issues with thunderbolt ethernet adapter.
The device is a "Razer Core X" thunderbolt eGPU enclosure which has a built in USB3 hub and gigabit ethernet port. Essentially a very ...
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Sysctl IPv6 disable autoconfig for all interfaces not working
I am trying to turn off IPv6 autoconfig for my all interfaces (I have 4).
I want to use
net.ipv6.conf.all.autoconf = 0
In the my sysctl config (under /etc/sysct.d)
But the settings not applied for ...
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NetHogs showing suspicious (outgoing) traffic to random ports from root on Ubuntu 16.04
Using NetHogs on an Ubuntu 16.04 (web) server, i.e. on a machine where no consumer applications or web browsers are installed, besides traffic that is to be expected (HTTP and SSH)
PID USER ...
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Cannot Get Xdmx to work with two Ubuntu Computers (xinit error)
I have two computers running Ubuntu 16.04 with Unity, and I'd really like to use the distributed multihead (Xdmx) software in order to use one of the computers as a second monitor, instead of just ...
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wpa_supplicant[949]: wlan0: Failed to initiate sched scan
I installed ubuntu 14.04 lts with gnome, I connect normally to wifi of my house, but in my college i can't, my colleges wifi is an open wifi with a html login page. My notebook is a dell Inspiron 14.
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How do I remove the long name given to my internet connection?
The other day my computer randomly started displaying the full name of my ethernet controller as you can see here:
I'm fine with it saying Ethernet Controller like it used to but having the whole ...
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Wifi connected but Internet drops frequently
I spent more than 2 weeks searching for a solution to the following problem without success:
On my Ubuntu 18.04, I am connected to a Wifi (named "SmartCampus") but the internet keeps dropping ...
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A stop job is running for Raise network interfaces (/1min 31s)
When I am trying to shutdown my pc running ubuntu 16.04.5 it will hang on this line:
A stop job is running for Raise network interfaces (1s/1min 31s)
This is my /etc/network/interfaces file:
# This ...
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Torque: Unauthorized Request
Following this guide:
https://jabriffa.wordpress.com/2015/02/11/installing-torquepbs-job-scheduler-on-ubuntu-14-04-lts/
I installed TORQUE on Ubuntu 16-04-lts (he claims the process works the same ...
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How to reset netplan to default in 18.04?
I tried creating a network bridge through Virtual Machine Manager for KVM. Now my Ubuntu network connection depends on my Windows KVM being booted.
Since creating this bridge when Ubuntu is booted ...
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16.04 - curl: (35) gnutls_handshake() failed: Error in the pull function
When trying to connect to a HTTPS websites, I get this error curl: (35) gnutls_handshake() failed: Error in the pull function..
In detail:
curl -vvv "https://example.tld"
* Rebuilt URL to: https://...
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Is there a way to prevent USB over ethernet from working?
This video shows an attack where attaching a USB device to a locked computer pretty much takes over all currently running browsers. The trick is that the USB device acts as Ethernet over USB, and a ...
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Problem with PBISOpen and Ubuntu 14.04LTS
I'm testing openpbis 8.3 version and I have authentication problem when I'm trying to open new session on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, not in local network but only in distant network.
Adding the computer on ...
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How to see log of nmcli “Network connection failed :unknown reason”
My country has network block, so when i use "nmcli connection up uuid", it always show "connection establish successful" and then show "Network connection failed :unknown reason:" right now, I find ...
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(32) Ad-Hoc mode is not supported by this device. - 13.10 on i5 NUC
Not sure if this is an Ubuntu issue or intel issue. Any insights will be appreciated.
I have an intel NUC (D54250WYK) w/ intel 7260 wireless adapter and Ubuntu 13.10.
I can connect to my local wi-...
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Can't control connection bit rate using iwconfig with Atheros TL-WN821N (AR7010)
I'm trying to reduce the connection bit rate on my Atheros TP-Link TL-WN821N v3 usb wifi adapter due to frequent instability issues (reported connection speed goes down to 1Mb/s and I have to ...
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How can I connect to Microsoft Direct Access?
My company has moved from Cisco VPN to Microsoft Direct Access. I was using network-manager-vpnc to connect from Ubuntu before. Can I use the same to connect to direct access? If not, how can I ...
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How to disconnect internet when VPN fails?
Normally I'm connected to the Internet with a VPN, but sometimes it fails and some programs may automatically start to use the default unsecure connection.
How do I disconnect all the internet until ...
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Qualcomm QCA6174 - Wifi Unstable - Dell XPS 13 9380 - Ubuntu 20.04 Focal
I have Ubuntu 20.04 installed on Dell XPS 13 9380 (Service Tag: 8SGZPV2) with Qualcomm QCA6174 wifi chip. Every 2-5 minutes, the wifi signal drops off then comes back online after a few seconds. This ...
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Openvpn connection problem using network manager
I have problem with connecting to vpn my company gave me those files along with a password
I tried to import them this way
1- I go to Network Setting
2- then I press the plus button to add new ...
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Cannot disconnect from NordVPN
System Info:
Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS
NordVPN Version 2.0.0
I recently installed the nordvpn-release_1.0.0_all.deb following these instructions. I'm able to connect to a VPN server via terminal using ...
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Cisco AnyConnect: Posture Assessment Failed: CSD library signature verification failed
All of a sudden AnyConnect stopped working.
Version 4.5 on ubuntu 16.04.
I'm now getting the following error when trying to connect.
Any ideas on how to resolve it?
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Opening a port to an application accessible outside of localhost?
Though I have researched this all day, I still can not find a solution to this issue.
On my Ubuntu Server I am trying to run a node.js application that simply prints out "Hello World" and runs on ...
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How can I network two computers together using Thunderbolt 3?
I have two computers, and I need to transfer a (very) large file between them.
Both computers are Thunderbolt 3 compatible, and I have a passive Thunderbolt cable ready to use.
Is there a way I ...
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DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET Ubuntu 16.04
When I connect to the router and navigate on Chrome I get this error:
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET
I get the same even if I connect to another router in my area.
I tried the command sudo -r ...
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Apply static IP address change in /etc/network/interfaces in Ubuntu 16.04
TL;DR: In Ubuntu 14.04, If you change a static IP address in /etc/network/interfaces and apply the changes with ifdown and then ifup command everything works fine. But this sequence is not working in ...
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Freeze on losing network connection
When I mount a server file system that is located in a local network over nfs on my laptop, the processes interacting with the filesystem freeze / hang up whenever the network connection is lost. The ...
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Wifi keeps disconnecting on HP 2000-2c10DX
My wifi keeps dropping connection constantly. I really want to use Ubuntu as a main OS, but this wifi problem is an issue. In the past, upgrading the kernel fixed it, but it isn't fixing the problem ...
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cat: /var/lib/misc/dnsmasq.leases: No such file or directory
I've searched all over the internet, but couldn't find any answers of my problem..
I want to connect my Raspberry Pi to my laptop. But whenever i try to check the ip address of my raspberry, i get ...
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How do I force nmcli to reconnect to different uuid?
I have a bash script that checks my network environment and mounts shares accordingly. If I'm at work and have a hard-wire connection to the LAN, then I'd like to activate a hotspot connection for ...
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open file on network using bookmark for Keepass2
On my network I have a file named : sftp://bernard@myserver.nl/home/bernard/shared/keepass2/algemeen.kdbx I want to use this file with Keepass2
In Nautilus I have mounted the directory successful and ...
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Getting WiFi AP working with hostapd and isc-dhcp-server [Xubuntu 14.04]
I have tried using ap-hotspot from WebUpd8, and it did not work for me in 13.10 or 14.04, so I have been working on getting hostapd manually set up, using isc-dhcp-server since dnsmasq was having ...
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Cannot change Wifi settings, stuck on WEP Security
I just started using Linux and as such do not have a proper knowledge of how to use the command line and all of those sorts of things, so please try to bear with me :).
I have been able to connect to ...
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Openswan's ipsec verify fails on “Two or more interfaces found, checking IP forwarding”
I'm trying to set an L2TP/IPsec VPN. I have installed openswan from the repository on Ubuntu 13.04
Section: universe/net
Architecture: amd64
Version: 1:2.6.38-1
and configured it following the ...
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Connected to wireless, but no internet access
After installing Ubuntu 12.04 a week ago wireless internet had been working fine. It stopped working yesterday, however, and I'm at a loss for what to do even after scouring replies to similar posted ...
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Wireless not connecting automatically
My wireless is working fine, but when I login, it does not connect automatically, I have to select it from the list each and every time to use it. Even though the connect automatically option is ...
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Playing Age of Empires II multiplayer in VirtualBox Over wi fi network
I installed Age of Empires II (Expansion) in VirtualBox (hosting Windows XP). It works great in single player mode. Unfortunately, I tried playing multiplayer via WI-FI which I created on my Ubuntu ...
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Bluetooth adapter not found in Ubuntu 16.04
Since my upgrade to 16.04 the OS does not find the bluetooth-adapter anymore. The Laptop is an Acer Aspire V5-573G and all i can find about the bluetooth adapter is this: "Bluetooth Qualcomm Atheros ...
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WIFI keeps disconnecting every half an hour
I have a Lenovo thinkpad with intel wireless: Cannon Point-LP CNVi [Wireless-AC] 9560.
It worked great until I upgraded from Ubuntu 18.04 to 20.04.
Ever since it disconnects from the internet every ...
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Network Activation fails for wifi
I have a BrosTrend AC3L device. It worked initially an then I patched to latest 20.04 and it seems to have developed this behaior. The devices comes up and connects to the network and then fails to ...
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A strange path is being printed for an entry when netstat command is used?
When I used the netstat -a command to check for active connections, I encountered this entry under active unix domains sockets(servers and established)
Proto Refcnt Flags Type State ...
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Ubuntu 20.04 “Temporary failure in name resolution” - recently reinstalled
I rent a vps from contabo for about half a year now, it worked fine until now, because it started producing "Temporary failure in name resolution" errors. I read that this is a DNS error, I tried ...
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KDE CONNECT issue on KUBUNTU 20.04
After upgrade to Kubuntu Focal Fossa, this app doesn't find my phone.
My topic is also related to these:
Connection problem with KDE Connect
KDE Connect - Main phone and Desktop cant see each other -...
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Ubuntu 20.04 VPN PPTP doesn't work
syslog error:
May 8 09:54:21 pptpteste-VirtualBox pppd[2367]: LCP: timeout sending Config-Requests
May 8 09:54:21 pptpteste-VirtualBox NetworkManager[2367]: LCP: timeout sending Config-Requests
May 8 ...
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IP command using to 100% CPU on wakeup
On laptop wakeup I see a process called ip that uses 100% CPU. It won't stop on its own, I need to manually kill it every time.
By looking for it in ps I could find that the command being run is ip ...
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How to resolve acer_wmi errors filling up kern.log and syslog?
Recently bought an Acer Predator Helios 300 and was able to create a working Ubuntu 18.04 and Windows dual boot setup in my third attempt.
I really have my doubts whether all the modules have ...
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19.10 dhclient + resolvconf not updating resolv.conf
I am not running systemd.resolved, not do I wish to.
Am am using netplan, systemd.networkd, resolvconf, dhclient
/etc/resolv.conf is a link -> ../run/resolvconf/resolv.conf
The resolvconf hook from ...
