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Glossary: Networking Basics

ip link

Also written: ip link show, ip link set, ip -s link, link set up

Shows and changes network connections. `link set eth0 up` switches a cable end on, `link show` shows its state and MTU, and `-s` adds counters.

Where the book teaches it

Related terms

ipLOWER_UPNO-CARRIERMTU