Re: laptop restart eth0 automatically on plugin or on awake like a desktop
On Thu 09 Jun 2011 at 21:07:07 +0100, Dom wrote:
> On 09/06/11 19:35, Brian wrote:
>>
>> The question remains - Why would plugging or unplugging the ethernet
>> cable be expected to bring the interface up or down?
>
> This sounds like a job for ifplugd
It is, because manipulating a cable does not and cannot configure and
de-configure a device of itself.
> Caveat: I've not used ifplugd myself, I have a couple of custom scripts
> that do various things depending on which interface (Wired/Wireless) is
> available.
I do use it on a laptop. It makes a good job of switching between wired
and wireless connections.
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