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Windows netsh int ip set address (static IP) equivalent in Linux
Assigns a permanent static IP address to a network interface using NetworkManager.
Windows
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netsh int ip set address (static IP)
Linux equivalents
nmcli con mod CONNECTION ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.50/24 ipv4.gateway 192.168.1.1 ipv4.method manual
nmcli con mod CONNECTION ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.50/24 ipv4.gateway 192.168.1.1 ipv4.method manual
nmcli con mod CONNECTION ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.50/24 ipv4.gateway 192.168.1.1 ipv4.method manual
Overview
What this command does
Assigns a permanent static IP address to a network interface using NetworkManager.
Migration tip:
ip addr add sets an IP temporarily (lost on reboot). For a permanent static IP use nmcli on desktop systems, or edit /etc/netplan/ on Ubuntu server.Practical tasks
Common use cases
Configure a static IP address
Assigns a permanent static IP address to a network interface using NetworkManager.
ip addr add 192.168.1.50/24 dev eth0
Set IP temporarily
nmcli con mod 'Wired' ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.50/24
Set via NetworkManager (permanent)
nmcli con mod 'Wired' ipv4.method manual
Switch to static mode
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
nmcli con mod 'Wired connection 1' ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.50/24
nmcli con mod 'Wired connection 1' ipv4.gateway 192.168.1.1
nmcli con mod 'Wired connection 1' ipv4.dns '8.8.8.8 1.1.1.1'
nmcli con mod 'Wired connection 1' ipv4.method manual
nmcli con up 'Wired connection 1'
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows: netsh int ip set address 'Ethernet' static 192.168.1.50 255.255.255.0
# Permanent via NetworkManager:
nmcli con mod 'Wired connection 1' ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.50/24
nmcli con mod 'Wired connection 1' ipv4.gateway 192.168.1.1
nmcli con mod 'Wired connection 1' ipv4.dns '8.8.8.8 1.1.1.1'
nmcli con mod 'Wired connection 1' ipv4.method manual
nmcli con up 'Wired connection 1'Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ip addr add 192.168.1.50/24 dev eth0 | Set IP temporarily |
nmcli con mod 'Wired' ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.50/24 | Set via NetworkManager (permanent) |
nmcli con mod 'Wired' ipv4.method manual | Switch to static mode |
nmcli con up 'Wired' | Apply changes |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
This command can differ by distro defaults or package manager.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | apt / NetworkManager | nmcli con mod CONNECTION ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.50/24 ipv4.gateway 192.168.1.1 ipv4.method manual |
Desktop installs often use NetworkManager; servers may use Netplan. |
| Fedora | dnf / NetworkManager | nmcli con mod CONNECTION ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.50/24 ipv4.gateway 192.168.1.1 ipv4.method manual |
NetworkManager is the normal Fedora path. |
| Arch | pacman / NetworkManager | nmcli con mod CONNECTION ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.50/24 ipv4.gateway 192.168.1.1 ipv4.method manual |
Use this if NetworkManager is installed and enabled. |
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