Static IPv4 on a Linux Workstation

Cedar Hollow Animal Hospital is retiring its DHCP server. Convert the front-desk Ubuntu PC reception-pc from a dynamic lease to a fixed address using nmcli, then prove it can reach the gateway, the internet, and resolve a name.
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reception-pc — Terminal

tech@reception-pc:~
tech@reception-pc:~$

This is a focused console, not a full shell. Supported: help, ip a, nmcli connection show, nmcli connection modify …, nmcli connection up office-lan, ping, clear.

Connectivity

Gateway reachable
no link yet
Internet path
not verified
Name resolution
not verified

Tasks

    Knowledge check

    Score 0 / 13

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