Is there a way to manually control an ethernet connection??
Linux - NewbieThis Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question?
If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place!
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
There are the ifup and ifdown commands for starting and stopping a connection. Most distros that use sysvinit have those scripts. The ifconfig and ip programs can be used beforehand to assign an address and a route to an interface. But why would you want to do that when it's so much more convenient to have it start automatically?
It is nice that the ethernet starts automatically but I need a way to disconnect it besides just pulling the plug out of the back of my computer! As a computer illiterate I need some help with this please!
Thanks everyone!! As usual I had to re-install my os and then " configure the ethernet in the control panel" before starting the firewall! Thanks Again!!
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.