How Do I Add a Second Ip Address to Ubuntu?
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To add secondary IP address permanently on Ubuntu system, edit the /etc/network/interfaces file and add the required IP details. Verify the newly added IP address: # ifconfig eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 08:00:27:98:b7:36 inet addr:192.168. 56.150 Bcast:192.168.

How do I add a second IP address in Linux?

Add a second temporary IP address

  1. Using ifconfig. If you want to add a secondary IP address to a NIC already in use in Linux, and have that change only temporary. …
  2. Using ip command. If you prefer to use the ip command instead of ifconfig ip address add [ip]/[mask-digits] dev [nic] …
  3. Ubuntu.

Can I have 2 IP addresses at the same time?

Yes you can have more than one IP address when using a single Network Card. Setting this up is different in each Operating System, but may involve creating a new Network Interface. This can look like a unique connection but will be using the same Network Card behind the scenes.

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