Re: [gentoo-user] how to forbid dhcp for eth0

[Vortex 3]

If your eth0 is a wired interface, you could use ifplugd[1] (on portage's
sys-apps) as mentioned on chapter 6 of the gentoo linux x86 handbook [2].
Basically, it keep the interface down while the cable is unplugged, so you
won't wait dhcp at startup. Additionally, it will bring it up when you plug
the cable (and you could execute other actions like, for example, stop the
wireless when you plug the cable). Very easy to use.

You can found some examples on /etc/conf.d/net.example

Another useful references could be [3] and [4].

[1] http://0pointer.de/lennart/projects/ifplugd/
[2]
http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-x86.xml?part=4&chap=6#doc_chap2
[3] http://www.gentoo-wiki.info/HOWTO_Wireless_Configuration_and_Startup
[4] http://www.gentoo-wiki.info/Ifplugd

<http://0pointer.de/lennart/projects/ifplugd/>

2011/1/14 James L <bjlockie@××××××.ca>

> > when i start the kernel, it wait long time to dhcp for eth0:
> > eth0:dhcped 4.0.15 starting
> > eth0:waiting for carrier
> >
> > i want to forbid dhcp,how can i do?
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> > --
> > pete_doherty
> >
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> Look at /etc/conf.d/net.example and set a static IP for eth0 or remove
> /etc/init.d/net.eth0 (to not start the interface).
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