ifconfig fails on realtek8139

[jludwig]

On Sat, 2004-07-10 at 00:04, Bert Buckley - Uniq Software/Systems wrote:
> I have a machine with three network cards.
> 
> One of them was configured with the address 192.168.2.1 for
> a local subnet 192.168.2.0.  It is a realtek8139.  I have not
> had any problems with the interface.
> 
> I need to change that IP address, say to 192.168.5.1. I have
> tried changing the entries in /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/
> ifcfg-eth2 and then giving the command service network restart.
> 
> I have tried doing it directly with ifconfig eth2 add 192.168.5.1... .
> 
> I have tried many times, and taken care to see that all input is
> correct.
> 
> However, nothing changes the IP address of the interface, not even
> shutting down after changing the ifcfg-eth2 entries and then rebooting.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Thanks...
> 
> Bert
> Bert Buckley                   Uniq Software/Systems
> Home/Work Telephone:           (250) 477 2570
> EMail:                         bbuckley at uniqss.com
Try ifconfig eth1 192.168.5.1 or if you want both IP's on the same card
ifconfig eth1:1 192.168.5.1
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jludwig <wralphie at comcast.net>