Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:57:48 +0200 From: Siegbert Baude <siegbert.baude@gmx.de> To: Christoph Sold <so@server.i-clue.de> Cc: adesouza@hpu.edu, questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Network Interface Question Message-ID: <39F7575C.8DCC46F2@gmx.de> References: <39f6233a.7e.0@webmail> <39F747FD.96BF3995@i-clue.de>
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Hello, > > Right now my network is running on BNC type cabeling and I want to convert it > > to UTP. I am using 3Com NIC and running BSD 3.X > > How do I configure my server to accept the UTP change. > The line above shows your Ethernet adaptor supports the Media in question. I'd just > try > ifconfig xl0 down > swap cables > ifconfig xl0 up You can force the use by: ifconfig xl0 media 10baseT/UTP or to get things permanent in your /etc/rc.conf: ifconfig_xl0="inet <your IP> netmask <your subnet mask> media 10baseT/UTP" Note: this will be half-duplex. If you are connected to a switch instead of a hub, add "mediaopt full-duplex". Ciao Siegbert To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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