The following table lists additional tasks to perform after changing from a network configuration without subnets to a network that uses subnets. The table includes a description of what each task accomplishes and the section in the current documentation where the specific steps to perform the task are detailed.
Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
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Configure a host for local files mode |
Involves editing the nodename, hostname, hosts, defaultdomain, defaultrouter, and netmasks files | |
Set up a network configuration server |
Involves turning on the in.tftp daemon, and editing the hosts, ethers, and bootparams files | |
Configure a host for network client mode |
Involves creating the hostname file, editing the hosts file, and deleting the nodename and defaultdomain files, if they exist | |
Specify a routing strategy for the network client |
Involves determining whether to use static routing or dynamic routing on the host. |
How to Enable Static Routing on a Single-Interface Host and How to Enable Dynamic Routing on a Single-Interface Host. |
Modify the existing network configuration |
Involves changing the host name, IP address, and other parameters that were set at installation or configured at a later time. |
How to Change the IPv4 Address and Other Network Configuration Parameters |