ipv6

[Nils Kassube]

Thufir wrote:
> I don't have regular internet access.  I'm reading the fine manual on
> static ip's and dhcp with regards to ifconfig.
> 
> I notice that ifconfig seems to use, or default to, ipv6.  I have
> trouble parsing the address because I'm trying to use addresses like
> 192.x.x.x but see ipv6 info in ifconfig.
> 
> How can i get ifconfig to "default" to, or at least display, as ipv4
> so that I can read it easier?  or is my question flawed?

The default IPv6 address is derived from the MAC of the interface and 
therefore you will always see a IPv6 address. But the IPv4 address must 
be set manually or by some application (like DHCP). You can set a v4 
address manually with a command like 

sudo ifconfig eth0 192.168.2.123 up

and then you should see that address with the command

ifconfig eth0


Nils