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=== Checking Your Current Network Settings ===
In OPS235 , you have used the deprecated '''ifconfig''' and '''route''' commands. In this course we'll use the '''ip''' command instead (you . You may be familiar with the old commands but you're expected to know the new ones as well).
<ol><li value="2">Run the '''ifconfig''' and '''ip address''' commands separately. Do you notice any differences between their respective outputs?</li><li>Repeat the same steps for the other set of ''older'' vs ''newer'' commands listed in the table.</li><li>Which commands do you prefer to use?</li><li>Use the man pages or refer to following article [http://www.tecmint.com/ip-command-examples/ 10 Useful ip Commands] to see how to issue the above commands to create a <u>temporary</u> connection to your existing network.</ol>
=== Making Persistent (Permanent) Network Setting Changes ===