cheat:dhclient
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tags: [ networking ]
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# To release the current IP address:
sudo dhclient -r
# To obtain a new IP address:
sudo dhclient
# Running the above in sequence is a common way of refreshing an IP.
# To obtain a new IP address for a specific interface:
sudo dhclient <interface>
tldr:dhclient
# dhclient
# DHCP client.
# More information: <https://manned.org/dhclient>.
# Get an IP address for the `eth0` interface:
sudo dhclient eth0
# Release an IP address for the `eth0` interface:
sudo dhclient -r eth0
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cheat.sh