netsetup(8) — Maintenance

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NAME

netsetup − network set up program

SYNOPSIS

/usr/sbin/netsetup

DESCRIPTION

netsetup allows you to configure the networking software on your system.

To run netsetup, type the following and then answer the questions:

# netsetup

You must know your internet protocol (IP) address. If your network uses subnet routing, you must know your network’s netmask. The network manager should be able to provide you with the information that you need.

Note

If your network uses subnet routing, remember to enter the subnet number as part of the host number.

For more detailed information on netsetup see the Guide to Network Setup.

After the netsetup command completes, restart the system with the following command:

# /sbin/init.d/rcinet restart

Note: If you you restart the system with this command, first warn the Internet users that the network is going down.

Alternatively, you can reboot the system with the following command:

# /usr/sbin/shutdown −r now

FILES

/etc/hosts
/etc/rc.config

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