Network and Connectivity

Now, it’s time to review the basics of network configuration and management on our workstation. This will lead to us knowing about the fundamental points that can be adjusted and fine-tuned in the network configuration. We will get to know in depth about the NetworkManager administration tool, as well as the most common tips and examples regarding its use.

We will also walk through the wired and wireless network configuration. In the next section, we will review how to access a virtual private network (VPN). Finally, we will learn about the tools for monitoring network performance and connectivity.

In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:

• Walking through the basics
• Tuning wireless connectivity
• Improving network connectivity using a VPN
• Network performance monitoring

Let’s get to it!