Re: Getting network settings to stick
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On 06/09/08 18:54, Walt L. Williams wrote:
> Ooops! sorry. There is only one file in my /etc/network directory. It's called
> interface and goes as follows:
>
> # This file describes the network interfaces available on your system
> # and how to activate them. For more information, see interfaces(5).
>
> # The loopback network interface
> auto lo
> iface lo inet loopback
>
> # The primary network interface
> allow-hotplug eth0
You don't need this.
> iface eth0 inet static
> address 192.168.0.5
> netmask 255.255.255.0
> network 192.168.0.0
> broadcast 192.168.0.255
> gateway 192.168.0.1
> # dns-* options are implemented by the resolvconf package, if installed
> dns-nameservers 192.168.0.1
> dns-search williams_home_network.lan
>
> It was my impression that this is where the system obtained its IP
> address.
Yes, it is.
> I am not in the know on networking issues, but I am eager
> the learn. Any pointers will be appreciated.
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Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson LA USA
"Kittens give Morbo gas. In lighter news, the city of New New
York is doomed."
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