Command Line Interface User’s Guide
5.2
Ethernet
The ethernet command is used to configure the Ethernet interface parameters. Ethernet
commands are located in the “ethernet” directory.
setemac
rmon
pread
pwrite
elink
up
down
stat
5.2.1
MAC Address
setemac <xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx>
This sets up the MAC address. In order for the MAC changes to take effect, the configuration
must be saved (using ‘save’command in the home directory) and the system rebooted.
< xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx >
The MAC address in colon separated notation. Two hex digits must be supplied between the
colons. Twelve hex digits comprise a MAC address. (i.e. “aa:bb:cc:01:22:05”).
EXAMPLE
[1234 @ ethernet]$ setemac
setemac xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
[1234 @ ethernet]$ setemac 11:01:0b:ab:00:00
Base MAC address updated. Don't forget to SAVE it
[1234 @ ethernet]$home
[1234 @ home]$save
1800-A2-GB20-00
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