[amreuland]

Alternative, If you are on Ubuntu and are using Network manager.

1) Plug in RIO
2) Open Network Manager connections editor
3) Create new Ethernet connection
4) Click on the 'Device MAC address' drop-down and select the one that shows '(usb#)' next to it.
5) Click on 'IPv4 Settings' tab
6) Select 'Shared to other computers' from the drop-down.
7) Unplug and re-plug in the RIO.
8) ...
9) Profit.

The RIO will auto connect whenever you plug it in.

Don't expect this to work for everyone. I just know it works on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS