On Sat, Jun 10, 2000 at 01:22:59AM -0700, Linux Rocks! wrote:
> I found the /etc/network/interfaces however, i cant figure out the syntax
> or something, it tells me that "Don't seem to have all the variables for
> eth0" when i do an ifup eth0
>
> Ive tried:
>
> iface eth0 inet static
> address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
> netmask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
> broadcast xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
>
> (documentation said these where required, but also tried using gateway,
> and network)
>
here's what I have...
>
# /etc/network/interfaces -- configuration file for ifup(8), ifdown(8)
# The loopback interface
iface lo inet loopback
# The first network card - this entry was created during the Debian installation
# (network, broadcast and gateway are optional)
iface eth0 inet static
address 216.116.xx.xx
netmask 255.255.255.128
network 216.116.xx.xx
broadcast 216.116.xx.xx
gateway 216.116.xx.x
Jamie, not sure why it's not working for you, since you said you have the same.
Make sure the module is loaded for the eth0.... I seem to recall that it wasn't
loading when I played with that box. Rebuild the kernel ASAP.
that should fix the module issues....
Seth
