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Subject: Symbolic names for (ethernet) interfaces
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How does one specify a 'symbolic' name for an ethernet interface; i.e. be
able to refer to rl0, vx1 or ep0 by a name like 'net0, net1' or 'net2'.

With net1 et.al. tied to a specific PCI slot or card Mac address. So that
it becomes easier to write HW independed rc.conf or zebra.conf files.

Thanks.

Dw