man/network-device.txt

   1 network-device(8)
   2 =================
   3
   4 NAME
   5 ----
   6 network-device - Controls network devices
   7
   8 SYNOPSIS
   9 --------
  10 [verse]
  11 'network device' [<options>] <command> ...
  12
  13 DESCRIPTION
  14 -----------
  15 The 'network device' command shows low-level status information
  16 of network devices and other things.
  17
  18 COMMANDS
  19 --------
  20 The following commands are understood:
  21
  22 'list'::
  23         This command shows a list of all device that are currently present
  24         on this system. This includes PHYs and serial devices as well.
  25
  26 'DEVICE discover'::
  27         Runs a discovery for many hooks on the given device.
  28
  29         This will check if the hook can find for example a DHCP server or
  30         DSLAM and thus predict for what the device should be used.
  31
  32 'DEVICE identify'::
  33         This command only works for Ethernet adapters and will make those
  34         that support this feature flash for a few seconds.
  35
  36         It is handy to find the right device to put the cable in.
  37
  38 'DEVICE monitor'::
  39         This command creates a monitor interface for wireless modules.
  40
  41         An instance of link:tcpdump[8] will be started and show all
  42         frames that are sent or received on the 802.11 layer (layer 2).
  43
  44 'DEVICE status'::
  45         This will show you very detailed information about the given device.
  46
  47 'DEVICE unlock'::
  48         This command will unlock the SIM card in a modem.
  49         Only serial devices are supported which are the most 4G or 3G modems.
  50
  51         For the PIN or PUK code, the user will be prompted.
  52
  53 AUTHORS
  54 -------
  55 Michael Tremer
  56
  57 SEE ALSO
  58 --------
  59 link:network[8]
  60 link:network-port[8]
  61 link:network-zone[8]