Networkmanager and Bridges

[Tomáš Mudruňka <Harvie email cz>]

In the todays "boom of virtualization" it should be nice if network manager will be able to create bridges between networks.
Something like the simple one-click ( TM ;-) ) method in ms windows ;) especially ability to share internet connection with some virtual tun/tap NICs and their network.

First step is to be aware if some interface becomed part of bridge and use this bridge instead of this NIC for connection. Because in other case the network manager can't manipulate the interface in any way.

Much better solution for connecting virtual machines to network/internet is to automatically set routing, arp, dhcp and dns for selected device to share network with them. maybe you can use dnsmasq software?

This should be also usefull when sharing internet bandwith with some physical network or if you want to create ad-hoc network to give your mobile phone the internet access on the road.

Thanks for interesting ;)
    Harvie

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