On Wed, 12 May 2004, Robert Achmann wrote: > ok - newbie admin question... > > I want to test out a cool command line command... > ifconfig eth0 down > > wow! I can't connect to the internet...cool. > ok... > > ifconfig eth0 up > > no joy... > > Q: what command can I use to determine why I no longer have an internet > conection? netstat and ifconfig just give me a lovely bunch of summary > info. What do I need to look at/do to: > 1. verify that I am down > 2. get the internet active again. > (NO GUI PROGRAMS - command line answers only please! - although that's > appearantly the only way to manage disk volumes & volume groups (whoah - > later discussion!) ) Do a nestart -rn before the following Try /etc/init.d/network restart Look at netstat -rn You will at least get a new default route Rus -- e: rghf@xxxxxxxxxxx : t: 1-888-327-6330 www.jvds.com - Root on your own box www.vpscolo.com - Your next hosting company www.cherryhosting.net - Shared Hosting With Everything On Top
