Network config not saving...

XtremeGamer99 · 06-13-2008, 08:16 PM

Hello,

I'm setting up a small file server. The NIC is not built into the mother board, but added on as a PCI card. I'm running Debian Lenny.

Anyway, I'm trying to set a static IP to this computer. I do this by typing ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.1. It configures it and I have to wait a few moments for it to actually work, but it gets there.

Until reboot. Upon reboot, it keeps looking for a DHCP response or something to that affect. This computer isn't hooked up to any sort of network; instead, it's hooked up to another computer via a cross-over cable. Anyway, it doesn't load the static IP configuration like I need it to.

So, what do I do to keep the IP permanent? I can provide more details if needed. =)

stefan_nicolau · 06-13-2008, 10:03 PM

You need to edit /etc/network/interfaces eg:

Code:

auto eth0
iface eth0 inet static
address 192.168.1.1
netmask 255.255.255.0
gateway (put your gateway here)

kyawlinnyein · 06-16-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XtremeGamer99

Hello,

I'm setting up a small file server. The NIC is not built into the mother board, but added on as a PCI card. I'm running Debian Lenny.

Anyway, I'm trying to set a static IP to this computer. I do this by typing ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.1. It configures it and I have to wait a few moments for it to actually work, but it gets there.

Until reboot. Upon reboot, it keeps looking for a DHCP response or something to that affect. This computer isn't hooked up to any sort of network; instead, it's hooked up to another computer via a cross-over cable. Anyway, it doesn't load the static IP configuration like I need it to.

So, what do I do to keep the IP permanent? I can provide more details if needed. =)

See and edit at there
vi /etc/sysconfig/network
at there add ur setting and write then quit by using wq

stefan_nicolau · 06-16-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyawlinnyein

See and edit at there
vi /etc/sysconfig/network
at there add ur setting and write then quit by using wq

Are you sure this is the proper place in debian? I have no /etc/sysconfig folder on sid.