10.2. Configure 802.1Q VLAN tagging Using the Text User Interface, nmtui

The text user interface tool nmtui can be used to configure 802.1Q VLANs in a terminal window. Issue the following command to start the tool: The text user interface appears. Any invalid command prints a usage message.

To navigate, use the arrow keys or press Tab to step forwards and press Shift+Tab to step back through the options. Press Enter to select an option. The Space bar toggles the status of a check box.

From the starting menu, select Edit a connection. Select Add, the New Connection screen opens.

Select VLAN, the Edit connection screen opens. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the configuration.

See Section 10.5.1.1, “Configuring the VLAN Tab” for definitions of the VLAN terms.

See Section 3.2, “Configuring IP Networking with nmtui” for information on installing nmtui.