11.1 Network Overview

11.1.1 Network Connection and IP Address

The IP address must be specified in order for a computer to be connected to the network. This IP address is always used when communicating with other computers on the network. The Raspberry Pi system is also assigned an IP address when connected to the network.

Chapter 11 Network Management

Chapter’s Main Topics

Here, we will look at how to inquire the network information in the Raspberry Pi system and how to configure various setting item to connect to the network through a desired manner.

It includes descriptions on the following topics:
■ Network overview

■ Network setting information

■ Using hostname

■ Wired network connection

■ Wireless network connection

■ Setting static ip

■ Activation and stop of network

■ Bluetooth setting and connection