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Want to configure the necessary kernel-resident network interfaces at the system boot? Look no further! In this latest tutorial on Linux commands, I will discuss the basics of ifconfig command in Linux and explain the command with 6+ practical examples to elevate your Linux networking interface level.
The ifconfig command in Linux stands for “Interface Configuration”. Basically, it’s used to configure a network interface. In addition to other applications, you can also assign an ip addresse to an interface using this command.
💡 Key Topics Covered:
1. Understanding the syntax and options of the ifconfig command.
2. Displaying short list and information of network interfaces with the ifconfig command.
3. Assigning IP address to an interface.
4. Altering status of network interfaces using the ifconfig command.
5. Setting MTU size with the ifconfig command.
6. Enabling/disabling promiscuous mode.
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📜⯆ Content Index
0:00 Introduction
0:15 What is ifconfig Command?
1:30 Example 1: Displaying Information on All Network Interfaces Available on the System
1:49 Example 2: Displaying a Short List of Active Network Interfaces
2:06 Example 3: Assigning IP Address to an Interface
2:49 Example 4: Altering Status of Network Interfaces
3:51 Example 5: Setting MTU size of an Interface
4:17Example 6: Enabling/Disabling Promiscuous Mode
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📝⯆ Commands Used
Example 1: Displaying Information on All Network Interfaces Available on the System
a. ifconfig -a
Example 2: Displaying a Short List of Active Network Interfaces Using the “ifconfig” Command in Linux
a. ifconfig -s
Example 3: Assigning IP Address to an Interface Using the “ifconfig” Command in Linux
a. sudo ifconfig ens33 192.168.242.240
b. ifconfig ens33
Example 4: Altering Status of Network Interfaces Using the “ifconfig” Command in Linux
Case A: Bringing an Interface Up Using the “ifconfig” Command in Linux
a. sudo ifconfig ens33 up
b. ip link show dev ens33
Case B: Bringing an Interface Down Using the “ifconfig” Command in Linux
a. sudo ifconfig ens33 down
b. ip link show dev ens33
Example 5: Setting MTU size Using the “ifconfig” Command in Linux
a. sudo ifconfig ens33 mtu 500
b. ifconfig ens33
Example 6: Enabling/Disabling Promiscuous Mode Using the “ifconfig” Command in Linux
Case A: Enabling Promiscuous Mode Using the “ifconfig” Command in Linux
a. sudo ifconfig ens33 promisc
b. Ifconfig ens33
Case B: Disabling Promiscuous Mode Using the “ifconfig” Command in Linux
a. sudo ifconfig ens33 -promisc
b. Ifconfig ens33
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