How to setup static IP in DispVM sys-net?

[BillmepullTo]

Hi, I’m having trouble configuring a static IP in sys-net(DispVM in my case). I thought creating a custom template for this Qube would allow me to set up a tailored sys-net configuration. I tried copying the NetworkManager config file from /rw/config/NM-system-connections/config_name in sys-net to the same path in the template. However, after rebooting, the sys-net DispVM didn’t apply the configuration (the file was present both in the template and sys-net). What’s the correct way to ensure NetworkManager uses the static IP settings properly while still keeping it as a DispVM? I see somebody had exact same problem, but there are no answers.

[Tezeria]

Here you are

Disposable sys-net: Automatically connect wifi (config file or RPC service)

Qubes OS - Disposable sys-net - Automatically connect wifi 0 - Description This guide aims to answer to the (reccuring?) question: How can I make my wifi connection remember my password? In the “Configuration file” main section, you have 3 methods. In the “RPC service” main section, you have an example of how to store your wifi credentials outside of the disposable template. 1 - Configuration file 1.1 - Copy the config file Connect to your wifi with the Network-Manager panel icon. Once c…

[ephile]

The following guide presents an elegant, qubes specific, way to implement a static IP in a disposable sys-net.

Customize a named disposable using the vm-config feature

Intro This is a technique for automatically passing custom information to named disposables as they boot up. Our example case will be making a disposable sys-net remember your wifi password, but the same technique can be used for disposable sys-net remembering your static IP address, or other information. If you are unfamiliar with the “disposable sys-net needs wifi password each time system boots” issue, it’s this: So lets say that during install, you saw the option for “make sys-net disposa…

[BillmepullTo]

Thank you both for your answers. I likely configured something incorrectly, as when I used the instruction (modified for static IP setup) provided by Tezeria, everything functioned properly. Honestly, I do not perceive a distinction between using qvm-features to retrieve Wi-Fi password/SSID/static IP configuration and storing the same details in plain text within an rc.local script or other configuration file.