Re: RFC: new network config (was: Re: network configuration)
On Sat, Feb 06, 1999 at 01:32:54PM +0100, Miquel van Smoorenburg wrote:
> Oh well I wrote a sample shell script and still would like to show
> off with it so I'm including it anyway :)
>
> This input: (file "foo"):
>
> # First interface
> interface eth0 {
> ip = 192.168.1.1
> mask = 255.255.255.0
> broadcast = 192.168.1.255
> }
This has the advantage (over the single-line format) of allowing optional
fields. It would be nice to be able to include say an IPX network address or
an AX25 callsign, eg
interface eth0 {
ip = 192.168.1.1
mask = 255.255.255.0
broadcast = 192.168.1.255
ipx_net = 00000010
}
interface sm0 {
ip = 44.1.2.3
mask = 255.255.255.0
broadcast = 44.1.2.255
callsign = VK3TYD
}
Perhaps the file could also specify which module to load for the
interface (or let kmod/kerneld handle it).
Also, it would be nice if you could bring up selected interfaces later
than boot time. I usually don't bring up sm0 (soundmodem) unless I'm going
to use it; otherwise I'd rather use the sound card for sound.
Hamish
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