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diff --git a/network/ifplugd/README b/network/ifplugd/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a5e13017c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/network/ifplugd/README @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +ifplugd is a Linux daemon that can monitor network interfaces +for a change in state (i.e. up or down) then trigger custom +actions or scripts based on the change. + +This could be useful in a number of situations. +For example where the network is configured manually +(no NetworkManager etc), and you wish to reconfigure your +network settings when an ethernet cable is connected +and then deconfigure those same settings when the cable is +disconnected. + +To change which interfaces are monitored by default, and +the general start up options, edit "/etc/ifplugd/ifplugd.conf". +Actions can be added/changed by editing "/etc/ifplugd/ifplugd.action". + +To make ifplugd auto start on boot. +First run "chmod 644 /etc/rc.d/rc.ifplugd" +Then add the following to the end of your "/etc/rc.local" file: + +if [ -x /etc/rc.d/rc.ifplugd ]; then + sh /etc/rc.d/rc.ifplugd start || /bin/true +fi |