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Document URL: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/7/html/Networking_Guide/sec-Using_the_NetworkManager_Command_Line_Tool_nmcli.html

Section Number and Name: 2.3. Using the NetworkManager Command Line Tool, nmcli

Describe the issue: 

I've found that both `nmcli con reload $ifname` and `nmcli con up $ifname` are required for changes made via `nmcli con modify` or `nmcli con edit` to take effect.   The nmcli usage guide implies this, but does not explicitly state it.

Suggestions for improvement: 

Add a small subsection along the lines of "to apply your changes, do..."

Additional information: 
This isn't rigorously tested, but the above process was definitely required when adding an IP address.

   Hello,

from what I know, it works this way:

- if you made changes via "nmcli con edit" or "nmcli con modify" then you need only to run "nmcli con up $conname"
- if you manually edit ifcfg files (/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-*) then you have to load them in the memory by running the "nmcli con reload $conname" command and bring up the connection again additionally

The Networking Guide does not need any correction in this case. I will close the bug for now, if you can reproduce this please reopen the bug, describe the steps, and provide NetworkManager version.

Kind regards,
--Mirek