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39cfece8 | 1 | = network-device(8) |
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39cfece8 | 3 | == NAME |
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4 | network-device - Controls network devices |
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39cfece8 | 6 | == SYNOPSIS |
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39cfece8 | 8 | `network device` COMMAND ... |
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10 | == DESCRIPTION |
11 | The `network device` command shows low-level status information | |
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12 | of network devices and other things. |
13 | ||
39cfece8 | 14 | == COMMANDS |
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15 | The following commands are understood: |
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39cfece8 | 17 | `list`:: |
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18 | This command shows a list of all device that are currently present |
19 | on this system. This includes PHYs and serial devices as well. | |
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39cfece8 | 21 | `DEVICE discover`:: |
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22 | Runs a discovery for many hooks on the given device. |
23 | ||
24 | This will check if the hook can find for example a DHCP server or | |
25 | DSLAM and thus predict for what the device should be used. | |
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39cfece8 | 27 | `DEVICE identify`:: |
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28 | This command only works for Ethernet adapters and will make those |
29 | that support this feature flash for a few seconds. | |
30 | ||
31 | It is handy to find the right device to put the cable in. | |
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39cfece8 | 33 | `DEVICE monitor`:: |
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34 | This command creates a monitor interface for wireless modules. |
35 | ||
36 | An instance of link:tcpdump[8] will be started and show all | |
37 | frames that are sent or received on the 802.11 layer (layer 2). | |
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39cfece8 | 39 | `DEVICE status`:: |
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40 | This will show you very detailed information about the given device. |
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39cfece8 | 42 | `DEVICE unlock`:: |
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43 | This command will unlock the SIM card in a modem. |
44 | Only serial devices are supported which are the most 4G or 3G modems. | |
45 | ||
46 | For the PIN or PUK code, the user will be prompted. | |
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39cfece8 | 48 | == AUTHORS |
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49 | Michael Tremer |
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39cfece8 | 51 | == SEE ALSO |
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52 | link:network[8] |
53 | link:network-port[8] | |
54 | link:network-zone[8] |