cfginet Method
Purpose
Loads and configures an Internet instance and its associated IF instances.
Syntax
cfginet [ -2 ]
Description
The cfginet method loads and configures an instance of TCP/IP (an Internet instance) by performing the following steps:
- Loads the protocol code.
- Initializes entries in the Address Family Domain switch table and in the Network Input switch table.
- Sets the status flag of the Internet instance to AVAILABLE.
- Invokes the hostname command
and the route command to set the hostname and static routes.
The hostname and routing data are retrieved from the configuration
database.
Note: The cfginet method is a programming tool and should not be executed from the command line.
Flag
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| -2 | Specifies the second phase of IPL device configuration. A predetermined hex value will be displayed on the front panel. This option should not be used during regular run-time operation. |
Example
To configure an Internet instance on a host, enter the method in the following format:
cfginet