How to Fix: ifconfig missing after Ubuntu 18.04 install
The net-tools package is no longer installed by default in Ubuntu 18.04 due to security concerns.
📋 Table of Contents
The net-tools package, which includes the ifconfig command, is no longer installed by default in Ubuntu 18.04 due to a change in policy. This change was made to encourage users to use more modern alternatives like ip addr show, ip route show, and ip link show.
🔍 Why This Happens
- [Cause]
🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes
Method 1: Install net-tools manually
- Step 1: Open the terminal and run
sudo apt-get update - Step 2: Run
sudo apt-get install net-tools
Method 2: Use alternative commands
- Step 1: Run
ip addr showto display IP addresses and subnet masks for all network interfaces. - Step 2: Use
ip route showto view the routing table.
🎯 Final Words
By following these steps, you can resolve the issue and regain access to the ifconfig command. Remember that using alternative commands like ip addr show, ip route show, and ip link show is not only compatible with modern systems but also provides more detailed information about your network configuration.
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