Network#

USB Ethernet Tethering#

It is possible to share a network connection over USB such as sharing the mobile data connection from a Librem 5 to another computer.

Instructions#

  1. Open the “Settings” application.

  2. Navigate to the Network menu.

    Screenshot of GNOME Settings Network menu
  3. Under the Wired option, click the gear icon on the row that says “Connected”.

    Screenshot of GNOME Settings Wired configuration
  4. Click on the IPv4 tab.

    Screenshot of GNOME Settings Wired configuration window
  5. Change the “IPv4 Method” from “Automatic (DHCP)” to “Shared to other computers”.

    Screenshot of GNOME Settings Wired configuration window IPv4 Method setting