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How do I configure a network bridge on Fedora Linux?

How do I configure a Network Bridge on Fedora Linux?

Configuring a network bridge on Fedora Linux is a relatively simple process. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of setting up a network bridge on Fedora Linux.

Steps to Configure a Network Bridge on Fedora Linux

  1. Open a terminal window and type sudo su to gain root access.
  2. Install the bridge-utils package by typing yum install bridge-utils.
  3. Type brctl show to view the current bridge configuration.
  4. Create a new bridge by typing brctl addbr br0.
  5. Configure the bridge by typing ifconfig br0 192.168.1.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 up.
  6. Add the Ethernet interface to the bridge by typing brctl addif br0 eth0.
  7. Set the Ethernet interface to 0.0.0.0 by typing ifconfig eth0 0.0.0.0 up.
  8. Type brctl show to view the new bridge configuration.
  9. Restart the network service by typing service network restart.
  10. Type ifconfig to view the new bridge configuration.

Once you have completed these steps, your network bridge should be configured and ready to use.

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