advice on how to edit the static ip address of ubuntu please.
i enter the command: sudo vi /etc/network/interfaces
which bring up the:
auto eth0
iface eth0 inet static
address 192.168.1.100
netmask 255.255.255.0
network 192.168.1.0
broadcast 192.168.1.255
gateway 192.168.1.1
but i dont seem to either be able to edit or save the info.
when i try to re-start the network using the command: sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart
i get the message patern not found E 486
FTP to /etc/network/ download the interfaces file and edit accordingly, then FTP back again and reboot the server..
Use nano to edit the files. init.d has long gone for starting/stopping/restarting, you use service these days.
service networking restart
Quoteadvice on how to edit the static ip address of ubuntu please.
It is also worth mentioning setting the static IP address from the router, jest leave the /etc/network/interfaces file on default DHCP.
and reserve the required IP address for the MAC address of your server from within your router configuration page.
This is usually accessed by typing:
192.168.1.1
I find this method far more manageable and easier to troubleshoot & edit
(But its kind of like horses for courses, whatever you would prefer)
thanks for replies guys. all sorted ok now.
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