Name

netsetup − network set up program

Syntax

/etc/netsetup [ install ]

Description

The netsetup command allows you to add your system to a local area network (LAN). It also enables you to update the /etc/hosts and /etc/hosts.equiv files.

To add your system to a LAN, bring the system to single-user mode.  Then run the netsetup command with the install option and answer the questions. The network manager should be able to provide you with the information that you need. You will need to know your network number and your host number. In addition, you need to find out your Internet Protocol (IP) broadcast address and if the LAN uses all zeros (0) or ones (1). Furthermore, you have to know if the LAN uses subnet routing. If the answer is yes, then you need to know how many bits of the host part of the Internet address are used to specify the subnet part of the network address.

Note

If your LAN uses subnet routing, remember to enter the subnet number as part of the host number. 

After the netsetup command has completed, reboot the system.

To add or modify hosts in the /etc/hosts or /etc/hosts.equiv files, run the netsetup command without the install option and answer all the questions. There is no need to bring the system to single-user mode to update these files.

Files

/etc/hosts
/etc/hosts.equiv
/etc/networks
/etc/rc.local

See Also

Guide to Local Area Networks