Static address with network manager

[Christophe Guilbert]

Hi,

I would like to know how to setup a static address using a GUI tool
I used to do that very easily with any previous Kubuntu version.
I am using network manager , I can set a new connection with a static IP 
address with network manager ("connect automatically" option checked) , 
however each time I reboot my computer , I got a DHCP  address again , 
the new connection never come first.
How can a start this connection by default when I start the computer

Also when I setup a new  connection , I had to setup this stupid kvallet 
passwrd which I DON"T want , how can I fix that

Thanks a lot for any help

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