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ifconfig: Enable eth0 interface.
$ ifconfig eth0 up
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The command "ifconfig eth0 up" is used to bring up the network interface eth0.

Here's a breakdown of the components of the command:

  1. "ifconfig" stands for "interface configuration" and is a command-line tool used to configure network interfaces in Unix-based operating systems.

  2. "eth0" is the name given to the network interface. In Unix-based systems, network interfaces are typically named with "eth" followed by a number. eth0 is the first Ethernet interface.

  3. "up" is an argument that instructs ifconfig to bring the specified network interface up, enabling it for network communication. When you bring up an interface, it activates the link, enabling data packets to be sent and received through that interface.

In summary, the command "ifconfig eth0 up" enables the network interface eth0, allowing it to send and receive network traffic.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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