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> From: John Clark <jrclark@netview.net>
> Date: Tue, 18 Jun 1996 12:01:40 -0500 (EST)
> Subject: ifconfig alias
>
> Hello,
>
> I am trying to alias my NIC with several ip numbers.  It would appear that
> only the first one works.  If someone knows how to do this, please let me 
> know.

The trick is to set the netmask to 255.255.255.255 for the other aliases 
on the same subnet. And most possibly add a static route to them 

route add .... - though I am not sure about that.

	Sander

>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> John Clark
> [jrclark@netview.net]