Kali Linux - Setting the IP address
I use DHCP for all the IP addresses in this book. In real life I have numerous systems and IoT devices running Kali, and most likely, you will too. It is also easier in a lab environment for new students to just use DHCP. If DHCP is okay in your environment, skip ahead to “Kali Linux – Updating”.
But if for some reason you do need to set the IP address for Kali you can do so through the Desktop Menu:
Right click on the ethernet icon in the upper right, by the speaker icon.
Click on “Edit Connections” to expand it.
Then click on “Wired Connection 1”.
Click the Gear Icon.
Under “Wired - Connected” click ...