Configuring network services and secure communications The first step in being able to use Kali is to ensure that it has connectivity to either a wired or wireless network to support updates and customization. You may need to obtain an IP address by DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), or assign one statically. First, confirm your IP address using the command ifconfig command from a terminal window, as shown in the following screenshot: IP address is 192.168.1.11.... If an IP address was not obtained, an address can be assigned by DHCP using the command dhclient eth0 (or other available interfaces, which will depend on the specific configuration of the system being used). If a static IP address is used, additional information may be required. For example, you can assign a static IP of 192.168.1.11as follows: inet addr:192.168.1.11 Bcast:192.168.1.255 Mask:255.255.255.0 Securing com