Re: how to switch between different network configurations?

[Wackojacko <wackojacko32@ntlworld.com>]

H.S. wrote:
> Wackojacko wrote:
> > H.S. wrote:
> > > Zhengquan Zhang mailing list wrote:
> > > > I have to switch the network configurations between the lab, the dorm
> > > > and the
> > > > home ones. Normally I manullay edit /etc/network/interfaces and
> > > > restart the
> > > > networking.
> > > >
> > > > Is there any easier and smarter way of doing this?
> > > Take a look at network-manager. You can switch between different
> > > profiles.
> > >
> > > ->HS
> > IIRC wpasupplicant can handle multiple networks.  Just put the different
> > networks in a conf file, point /etc/network/interfaces to this file and
> > it *should* do the rest.  No need to enter anything unless the keys change.
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Wackojacko
>
>
> So if I were to go to an internet cafe, I would need to put that
> network's configuration in the conf file as well, wouldn't I?

Yes, but the OP talked about three different but frequently used 
networks, for this I think wpasupplicant would be better.

> And is
> that conf file writable only by root?

I'm not sure, but as you can put the conf file anywhere I suppose it may 
be possible to put it in home and make it user editable.  Untested though :)

HTH

Wackojacko
> ->HS