Re: netmask of alias IP

[Ben Goren <ben_(_at_)_trumpetpower_(_dot_)_com>]

On Wed, Jul 03, 2002 at 08:00:35AM -0600, RJ45 wrote:

> what is the correct netmask to assign using ifconfig on an alias
> IP  Address ??  is it  255.255.255.255 or  it must  be the  same
> netmask as the primary IP address assigned to the interface ??

This is clearly documented in FAQ 6.1.3:

    http://openbsd.trumpetpower.com/faq/faq6.html#Setup

Please also read:

    http://www.trumpetpower.com/Rants/Netiquette#homework

Cheers,

b&

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