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Inglebard

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Registered: 2016-05-10

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[Solved][NetworkManager] Access Point with DHCP server

Hi,

I try to create a access point with nmtui.
The objective is to connect multiple devices to an "offline" server with nginx through wifi.

It works well with a static IP client.
I would like to know if it's possible to configure Network manager (Access Point mode) with dynamic IP client.

Does Network manager have build in dhcp server integrated or do i need to use another software ? If so which one do you recommend ?

Last edited by Inglebard (2016-12-03 17:55:05)

ewaller

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Re: [Solved][NetworkManager] Access Point with DHCP server

I think you are looking for dhcpd  (Not to be confused with dhcpcd -- the client side daemon)

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Inglebard

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Re: [Solved][NetworkManager] Access Point with DHCP server

Hi ewaller,

Thanks, it works like a charm.

I thought that dhcpd was in conflict with NetworkManager.

From french wiki :

Pour éviter des problèmes de conflit, pensez à bien désactiver tout autre service réseau en action (dhcpcd.service, netctl.service, wicd.service) avant d'utiliser NetworkManager sur une interface réseau donnée.

I just didn't notice the difference between dhcpcd and dhcpd until your answer.
So thanks for the solution and for upgrade my knowledge.

Last edited by Inglebard (2016-12-03 17:54:39)