On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:13:26 -0800, Tudod Ki wrote: > as we can do a check on e.g.: routerOS: > > interface ethernet monitor ether1 > status: link-ok > auto-negotiation: done > rate: 100Mbps > full-duplex: yes > default-cable-setting: standard > > how could I check that is there a link under "Linux"? [to get info about > the cable - is it plugged in or not?] How about "ethtool eth0 | grep Link"? Greetings, -- Camaleón