# This file describes the network interfaces available on your system # and how to activate them. For more information, see interfaces(5). # The loopback network interface auto lo iface lo inet loopback # The primary network interface allow-hotplug eth0 iface eth0 inet static hostname laptop address 192.168.1.2 netmask 255.255.255.0 gateway 192.168.1.1 auto eth0