You can connect to your network using either Ethernet or Wi-Fi (if you purchased your Vector with a Wi-Fi adapter).
Tip
It’s recommended to connect to your network using Ethernet rather than Wi-Fi. Ethernet is more reliable and provides better performance than Wi-Fi.Connecting using Ethernet
If you connect to your network using Ethernet, your network settings will likely automatically be configured using DHCP.
You should see 
at the
top-right of your screen, which indicates you’re connected to your network.
Connecting using Wi-Fi
If you purchased your Vector with a Wi-Fi adapter, you can use the Wi-Fi panel in GNOME Settings to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
To open the Wi-Fi panel in GNOME Settings:
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Press the key on your keyboard to open the Activities overview. Then, type
wifi.Tip
The key on your keyboard is located between the Ctrl and Alt keys.
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Click Wi-Fi to open the Wi-Fi panel in GNOME Settings.
Your network settings will likely automatically be configured using DHCP once you successfully connect to your Wi-Fi network.
You’ll see 
at the
top-right of your screen once you’re connected to your Wi-Fi network.
Note
Some networks require you to log in before you can access the network. If you’re asked to log into your network, you need to contact your network administrator for the required credentials.Configuring a static IP address
DHCP, or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, assigns an IP address that might change from time to time. If your IP address changes, it might be difficult to remotely access your Vector.
If you plan to remotely access your Vector, you should ask your network administrator to configure a static DHCP lease so that your IP address doesn’t change.
As an alternative to configuring a static DHCP lease, your network administrator might provide you with settings that you can use to manually configure a static IP address.
To manually configure a static IP address:
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Press the key on your keyboard to open the Activities overview. Then, type
network. -
Click Network to open the Network panel in GNOME Settings.
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If you’re connected to your network using Ethernet, click the
next to your wired connection.If you’re connected to your network using Wi-Fi, click the
next to your Wi-Fi connection. -
Click IPv4. For IPv4 Method, choose Manual.
Fill in the fields with the network settings provided to you by your network administrator.
Next to DNS, switch off Automatic. In the field, enter the DNS server IP addresses provided by your network administrator, separated by a
,.Next to Routes, switch off Automatic.
Fill in the fields with the network settings provided to you by your network administrator.
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Click Apply to enable your changes.