network-device(8)
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NAME
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network-device - Controls network devices

SYNOPSIS
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[verse]
'network device' [<options>] <command> ...

DESCRIPTION
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The 'network device' command shows low-level status information
of network devices and other things.

COMMANDS
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The following commands are understood:

'list'::
	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'::
	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'::
	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'::
	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'::
	This will show you very detailed information about the given device.

'DEVICE unlock'::
	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
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Michael Tremer

SEE ALSO
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link:network[8]
link:network-port[8]
link:network-zone[8]