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OCI: How to Reset the Network Interface Configuration to DHCP with nmcli

in Linux

APPLIES TO:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.0 and later

Linux x86-64


GOAL:

How to reset a NetworkManager interface configuration from manual ip assignments to dhcp ip assignments


SOLUTION

The following commands can be used to set an interface configuration to dhcp 

# nmcli device modify ens3 
> set ipv4.method auto 
> set ipv6.method auto 
> save persistent 
> quit

NOTE: If connected via network, the connection may be lost in case a new ip address is assigned.

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