Locating MAC & IP on Linux

On Debian-based systems (e.g., Debian, Ubuntu): Display MAC Address: Open a terminal. Type the following command and press Enter: ifconfig Look for your network interface (e.g., eth0, enp0s3, wlp2s0) and find the “HWaddr” field. The value next to “HWaddr” is your MAC address. Display IP Address: Open a terminal. Type the following command and press Enter: ifconfig Find your network interface (e.g., eth0, enp0s3, wlp2s0), and look for the “inet” field....

November 9, 2023 · 2 min · 347 words · Saman Wijesinghe

Arch Linux Wi-Fi Configuration Made Easy with iwctl

To connect to Wi-Fi from the Arch Linux ISO using iwctl, you can follow these step-by-step instructions: Boot into the Arch Linux ISO: Insert the Arch Linux ISO into a bootable USB drive or CD and boot your computer from it. You may need to change your boot order in the BIOS/UEFI settings to boot from the USB drive or CD. Initialize the Network Connection: Once you’ve booted into the Arch Linux ISO, wait for the system to load....

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · 344 words · Saman Wijesinghe