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From: Damjan <gdamjan@mail.net.mk>
Subject: Re: off topic - hope somebody can help
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 18:54:51 +0200
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> Does anybody knows why ethernet interfaces stay's up even when i unplug=
 the
> ethernet cable?
>=20
> I have 2 isp connected to a box, with a default route pointing both of =
them one
> using a higer weight to use it as backup conection (using iproute2). Ok=
, if i
> unplug the ethernet cable of eth of isp1 , the ethernet card stays up a=
nd nobody
> can make any connection. But, if i "really" force the interface shutdow=
n of
> provider1 (doing ifdown eth1) the traffic goes instantly trough provide=
r2.
>=20
> Any idea how can i tear down an interface when i unplug the ethernet ca=
ble?

you can use netplugd, look it up on freshemat.net.

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