Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 12:15:18 +1000 From: "Murray Taylor" <MTaylor@bytecraft.com.au> To: "Gunther Mayer" <kilian@redbutton.co.za>, <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: RE: Spaces in SSID in /etc/rc.conf Message-ID: <04E232FDCD9FBE43857F7066CAD3C0F12DF4B1@svmailmel.bytecraft.internal>
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> -----Original Message----- > From: owner-freebsd-questions@freebsd.org > [mailto:owner-freebsd-questions@freebsd.org] On Behalf Of > Gunther Mayer > Sent: Tuesday, 15 May 2007 5:46 AM > To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org > Subject: Spaces in SSID in /etc/rc.conf > > Hi there, > > I got a low key server who is wirelessly connected to the net > using an > SSID that contains a space. In rc.conf I define the ifconfig line for > configuration of my wireless interface upon bootup, but the > entire line > reads something like > > ifconfig_ath0=' inet 192.168.0.1 ssid "my network" ' > > No matter how I tweak the quotes (single then double, other > way round, > with lots of \\) I never get my interface to configure properly upon > bootup and I need to get to the console to fix it up. I > thought I knew > shell syntax but this is beyond me or manpages... > > What's the right way to do this? > > Gunther Have you tried this (I havent, its just a suggestion)... I use this construct to get around scp transfers and the file names windoze users love to create with heaps of spaces... ifconfig_ath0=' inet 192.168.0.1 ssid "my\ network" ' If there are multiple spaces then you need to slash each one, i.e. > ifconfig_ath0=' inet 192.168.0.1 ssid "my\ \ network" ' Give it a shot ;-) mjt --------------------------------------------------------------- The information transmitted in this e-mail is for the exclusive use of the intended addressee and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination or other use of it, or the taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons and/or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please inform the sender and/or addressee immediately and delete the material. E-mails may not be secure, may contain computer viruses and may be corrupted in transmission. Please carefully check this e-mail (and any attachment) accordingly. No warranties are given and no liability is accepted for any loss or damage caused by such matters. --------------------------------------------------------------- ### This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses by Bytecraft ###help
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