Static IP for Linux Under WSL?

Is it possible to set a static ip for linux distros(Manjaro in this case) running under WSL?

Am I understanding this correctly?

Code:

netsh interface portproxy add v4tov4 listenport=2244 listenaddress=0.0.0.0 connectport=2244 connectaddress=192.168.1.110

Should open up port 2244 on both windows and manjaro and forward this port through to my static ip on Windows to Manjaro?

So far I haven't had any success with that command and trying some variations of it.

The question is what do you need a static IP address for?

For example, you can connect to your default WSL distro by just typing wsl and hitting enter

You can get the IP address with wsl -d "DistroNamne" hostname -I
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pparks1 said:

The question is what do you need a static IP address for?

Well for starters, I would like to be able to ssh in to my Manjaro box(so to speak) even on the go via my phone. My initial approach seems unnecessary I suppose so long as I can forward the proper ports directly to Manjaro.

For example, you can connect to your default WSL distro by just typing wsl and hitting enter

You can get the IP address with wsl -d "DistroNamne" hostname -I
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I get this:

PS C:\WSL\Manjaro> wsl -d "Manjaro" hostname -Ihostname: invalid option -- 'I'
Try 'hostname --help' or 'hostname --usage' for more information.

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Oh and my system is only returning 127.0.0.1

Code:

PS C:\Users\Xplor> wsl -d "Manjaro" hostname -i127.0.1.1

Actually, it looks like your box is returning 127.0.1.1 Apparently this is a Debian thing that the installer will create this IP address for system without a permanent IP address to address some software that won't work without an entry. I'm not familiar with Debian distros (besides a bit of Ubuntu), I have worked with the Red Hat based distros my entire career.

I'm not sure why you are not getting a 172.16.x.x/20 range IP address. i've always gotten one with WSL2. Here is the output from my work machine.