[H-GEN] Static IP address

[Douglas C]

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Paul Clarke wrote:

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>Hi all,
>
>This will be an easy one, but as I am a complete novice, I simply do not
>know the answer. I know that the lease will probably keep the current IP
>but .. call me retentive!
>
>All my servers have a static IP, My new (first) Debian box has been
>setup with a dynamic IP. How do I change it?
>
>I can change it with ifconfig eth0 10.100.182.5 netmask 255.255.254.0
>broadcast 10.100.183.255 and the ip changes however it doesn't stick
>after a reboot.
>
>The trick is obviously to edit the interfaces file, but I can't find the
>syntax for the line. My interfaces file says:
>
>Auto eth0
>Iface eth0 inet dhcp
>
>Thanks
>
>Paul.
>
>The Kuluin School &
>Site Dynamics - Paul Clarke
>paul at qfm.org.au
>0414 367 747
>
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NB. A DHCP Server can assign static IPs also which makes updating 
everything simple and central.



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