How to Install system-config-network on CentOS 6.2

system-config-network is a graphical user interface tool used to configure network interfaces on CentOS 6.2. This tool provides an easy way to manage network settings, such as IP addresses, DNS servers, and network adapters.

[root@centos6 ~]# system-config-network
-bash: /usr/sbin/system-config-network: No such file or directory

In this guide, we will show you how to install system-config-network on CentOS 6.2.

Step 1: Update package index

Before installing system-config-network, it is recommended to update the package index on your CentOS 6.2 server. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo yum update

This will update the package index and ensure that you have the latest packages available.

Step 2: Install system-config-network

Once the package index is updated, you can install system-config-network by running the following command:

sudo yum install system-config-network

This will download and install the system-config-network package along with any required dependencies.

[root@centos6 html]# yum install system-config-network-tui
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
 * base: centos.ipserverone.com
 * extras: centos.ipserverone.com
 * updates: centos.ipserverone.com
Setting up Install Process
Resolving Dependencies
--> Running transaction check
---> Package system-config-network-tui.noarch 0:1.6.0.el6.2-1.el6 will be installed
--> Processing Dependency: usermode for package: system-config-network-tui-1.6.0.el6.2-1.el6.noarch
--> Processing Dependency: python-iwlib for package: system-config-network-tui-1.6.0.el6.2-1.el6.noarch
--> Processing Dependency: python-ethtool for package: system-config-network-tui-1.6.0.el6.2-1.el6.noarch
--> Processing Dependency: pciutils for package: system-config-network-tui-1.6.0.el6.2-1.el6.noarch
--> Processing Dependency: dbus-python for package: system-config-network-tui-1.6.0.el6.2-1.el6.noarch
--> Running transaction check
---> Package dbus-python.i686 0:0.83.0-6.1.el6 will be installed
---> Package pciutils.i686 0:3.1.4-11.el6 will be installed
---> Package python-ethtool.i686 0:0.6-1.el6 will be installed
--> Processing Dependency: libnl.so.1 for package: python-ethtool-0.6-1.el6.i686
---> Package python-iwlib.i686 0:0.1-1.2.el6 will be installed
--> Processing Dependency: wireless-tools >= 28-0.pre8.5 for package: python-iwlib-0.1-1.2.el6.i686
--> Processing Dependency: libiw.so.29 for package: python-iwlib-0.1-1.2.el6.i686
---> Package usermode.i686 0:1.102-3.el6 will be installed
--> Running transaction check
---> Package libnl.i686 0:1.1-14.el6 will be installed
---> Package wireless-tools.i686 1:29-5.1.1.el6 will be installed
--> Processing Dependency: crda for package: 1:wireless-tools-29-5.1.1.el6.i686
--> Running transaction check
---> Package crda.i686 0:1.1.1_2010.11.22-1.el6 will be installed
--> Processing Dependency: iw for package: crda-1.1.1_2010.11.22-1.el6.i686
--> Running transaction check
---> Package iw.i686 0:0.9.17-4.el6 will be installed
--> Finished Dependency Resolution

Dependencies Resolved

===============================================================================================
 Package                     Arch     Version                     Repository              Size
===============================================================================================
Installing:
 system-config-network-tui   noarch   1.6.0.el6.2-1.el6           CentOS6.2-Repository   1.2 M
Installing for dependencies:
 crda                        i686     1.1.1_2010.11.22-1.el6      CentOS6.2-Repository    23 k
 dbus-python                 i686     0.83.0-6.1.el6              CentOS6.2-Repository   196 k
 iw                          i686     0.9.17-4.el6                CentOS6.2-Repository    34 k
 libnl                       i686     1.1-14.el6                  CentOS6.2-Repository   123 k
 pciutils                    i686     3.1.4-11.el6                CentOS6.2-Repository    83 k
 python-ethtool              i686     0.6-1.el6                   CentOS6.2-Repository    28 k
 python-iwlib                i686     0.1-1.2.el6                 CentOS6.2-Repository    14 k
 usermode                    i686     1.102-3.el6                 CentOS6.2-Repository   187 k
 wireless-tools              i686     1:29-5.1.1.el6              CentOS6.2-Repository    92 k

Transaction Summary
===============================================================================================
Install      10 Package(s)

Total download size: 2.0 M
Installed size: 7.2 M
Is this ok [y/N]: y
Downloading Packages:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total                                                          7.6 MB/s | 2.0 MB     00:00
Running rpm_check_debug
Running Transaction Test
Transaction Test Succeeded
Running Transaction
  Installing : libnl-1.1-14.el6.i686                                                      1/10
  Installing : iw-0.9.17-4.el6.i686                                                       2/10
  Installing : crda-1.1.1_2010.11.22-1.el6.i686                                           3/10
  Installing : 1:wireless-tools-29-5.1.1.el6.i686                                         4/10
  Installing : python-iwlib-0.1-1.2.el6.i686                                              5/10
  Installing : python-ethtool-0.6-1.el6.i686                                              6/10
  Installing : usermode-1.102-3.el6.i686                                                  7/10
  Installing : dbus-python-0.83.0-6.1.el6.i686                                            8/10
  Installing : pciutils-3.1.4-11.el6.i686                                                 9/10
  Installing : system-config-network-tui-1.6.0.el6.2-1.el6.noarch                        10/10

Installed:
  system-config-network-tui.noarch 0:1.6.0.el6.2-1.el6

Dependency Installed:
  crda.i686 0:1.1.1_2010.11.22-1.el6             dbus-python.i686 0:0.83.0-6.1.el6
  iw.i686 0:0.9.17-4.el6                         libnl.i686 0:1.1-14.el6
  pciutils.i686 0:3.1.4-11.el6                   python-ethtool.i686 0:0.6-1.el6
  python-iwlib.i686 0:0.1-1.2.el6                usermode.i686 0:1.102-3.el6
  wireless-tools.i686 1:29-5.1.1.el6

Complete!

Step 3: Launch system-config-network

After installing system-config-network, you can launch it by running the following command:

sudo system-config-network

This will open the graphical user interface for system-config-network.

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Step 4: Configure network settings

Once system-config-network is launched, you can use it to configure network settings. You can add or edit network interfaces, set IP addresses, DNS servers, and network adapters. When you are done configuring network settings, click the “Save” button to apply the changes.

Step 5: Restart network service

After configuring network settings, you need to restart the network service to apply the changes. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo service network restart

This will restart the network service and apply the new network settings.

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Conclusion:

In this guide, we have shown you how to install system-config-network on CentOS 6.2. This tool provides an easy way to manage network settings on your server. Remember to update the package index before installing system-config-network and to restart the network service after configuring network settings.

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