lan-management

To scan your local area network for connected devices, you can use network discovery tools like nmap to automatically identify active IPs and list their corresponding MAC addresses.

You can configure a static IP address and manage DHCP using network configuration tools like nmcli, which allow you to set fixed IPs and adjust DNS settings directly from the command line.

The best way to troubleshoot network connectivity issues is to use diagnostic tools like tcpdump to analyze traffic, verify IP configurations, and trace the network path to identify where the connection is failing.

Setting up firewall rules and port forwarding with firewalld involves configuring zone policies and opening specific network ports to secure your local area network while allowing necessary external traffic.

A new device might fail to connect to the local network due to IP configuration conflicts, firewall restrictions, or DNS routing errors, which can be diagnosed by scanning the network and verifying the router path.

Yes, you can configure DNS and routing settings without a GUI by using command-line utilities like nmcli to manage network interfaces, assign IP addresses, and update DNS servers directly.