Pixie: set up a static IP

Some networks require a static IP address. This guide walks through configuring one on a Lumicast Pixie.

Prerequisites

• A USB keyboard
• Optionally a USB mouse
• A Pixie connected to the internet (cable or Wi-Fi)

Steps

Connect a keyboard

Attach a USB keyboard (and optionally a mouse) to the Pixie.

Open the terminal

Press Ctrl + Alt + T. If the terminal doesn't open, press the Windows key, navigate to System Tools > LXTerminal and open it.

Open NetworkManager

sudo nmtui

Set up the connection

Navigate to Edit a connection:

Select the network connection you want to give a static IP and press Enter:

Move to the IPv4 configuration row and set it to Manual:

Press Show to expand the manual settings:

Enter your static IP address and gateway:

Select OK. The new static IP config is saved:

Go Back and Quit nmtui.

Restart the Pixie

sudo reboot