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stevesutt89

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From: Newcastle Australia

Registered: 2007-10-30

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[SOLVED]manually set resolv.conf nameserver when using netcfg

This is probably simple, but i can't seem to find the answer anywhere (wiki/google/forums), so if someone could point me in  the right direction that would be great!

When netcfg brings up my wireless connection it automatically overwrites my nameserver settings in /etc/resolv.conf

how do i set it up so that it keeps my settings?

Last edited by stevesutt89 (2009-02-23 21:58:27)

cwjiof

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From: Taichung, TW

Registered: 2008-01-27

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Re: [SOLVED]manually set resolv.conf nameserver when using netcfg

Well, just create a file /etc/resolv.conf.head, and put your nameserver in it.

iphitus

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From: Melbourne, Australia

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Re: [SOLVED]manually set resolv.conf nameserver when using netcfg

Use DNS=()

DNS=(192.123.123.123 167.21.51.12)

There is also SEARCH= and DOMAIN= if needed.

Last edited by iphitus (2009-02-21 10:22:36)

stevesutt89

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From: Newcastle Australia

Registered: 2007-10-30

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Re: [SOLVED]manually set resolv.conf nameserver when using netcfg

thanks guys! i wasn't sure where you mean me to put the DNS=() iphitus ....in the rc.conf?

anyhow, i got it working putting my nameserver in /etc/rc.conf.head

thanks again