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From: "Atom Powers" <atom.powers@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: bringing down and interface when system start
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On 5/27/06, Imran Imtiaz <imran@darkstar.thelakecity.com.pk> wrote:
> how can I bring down (disable) a network interface after the system start=
? what would I've to type in /etc/rc.conf file?
>

Do you mean disable it completely, or do you need to run some network
apps and then disable it?

To disable an interface completely put something like this in rc.conf:
--
ifconfig_<interface>=3D"down"
--
or just leave it out altogeather.

Otherwise you will probably have to have your script do it's thing and
then disable the network, with "ifconfig <interface> down".


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