====== Ubuntu - Networking - Netplan - Change netplan renderer from networkd to NetworkManager ======

===== Make a backup =====

Backup the current netplan config file:

<code bash>
cp /etc/netplan/01-netcfg.yaml /backup/netplan/
</code>

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===== Change the Renderer to NetworkManager =====

Edit **/etc/netplan/01-network-manager-all.yaml**:

<file yaml /etc/netplan/01-network-manager-all.yaml>
# This file describes the network interfaces available on your system
# For more information, see netplan(5).
network:
  version: 2
  #renderer: networkd
  renderer: NetworkManager  
  ethernets:
    enp3s0:
      dhcp4: yes
</file>      

<WRAP info>
**NOTE:**  Notice that **networkd** is commented out with the hash in front.

Also notice that the renderer is set to **NetworkManager**.

</WRAP>

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===== Apply the update =====

This applies the current netplan configuration to a running system:

<code bash>
sudo netplan apply
</code>

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===== Edit the Network Settings in the GUI =====

Go to Settings.

Click on **Network**.

Edit the IP address as needed.

  * Select IPv4 or IPv6.
  * Type in the IP Address and Gateway, as well as the appropriate Netmask.
  * In the DNS section, switch the Automatic switch to off; and enter the IP address of a DNS server you want to use.

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