On Sat, 23 Oct 1999, you wrote:
> I have a Linux server that I use for IP Masq. I wish to bring the ethernet
> card to the outside down before lowering my firewall to do work on the
> server. (I have has a LOT of attacks.)
>
> I would just unplug the cable modem but when I do that there are a lot of
> time out problems (delays) I was hoping that I could avoid these by taking
> the eth0 card off-line. (It may not help but It's worth a try.)
>
> Can someone tell me how to bring this card down (and back up.) without
> rebooting the server?
>
Su to root, type "ifconfig eth0 down" :-) That should do it. Then,
when you're ready to plug it all back up, "ifconfig eth0 up" :-)
John
