NAME
network-device - Controls network devices
SYNOPSIS
network device COMMAND …
DESCRIPTION
The network device command shows low-level status information of network devices and other things.
COMMANDS
The following commands are understood:
- list
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This command shows a list of all device that are currently present on this system. This includes PHYs and serial devices as well.
- DEVICE discover
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Runs a discovery for many hooks on the given device.
This will check if the hook can find for example a DHCP server or DSLAM and thus predict for what the device should be used.
- DEVICE identify
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This command only works for Ethernet adapters and will make those that support this feature flash for a few seconds.
It is handy to find the right device to put the cable in.
- DEVICE monitor
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This command creates a monitor interface for wireless modules.
An instance of link:tcpdump[8] will be started and show all frames that are sent or received on the 802.11 layer (layer 2).
- DEVICE status
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This will show you very detailed information about the given device.
- DEVICE unlock
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This command will unlock the SIM card in a modem. Only serial devices are supported which are the most 4G or 3G modems.
For the PIN or PUK code, the user will be prompted.
AUTHORS
Michael Tremer