How to restart your network device

You will be able to restart your network connection.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Network connection

1. On the terminal type: su -

2. After you type this, you will have to enter in your password.

3. Now type the following: /sbin/ifconfig *device_name* down

4. The device name will usually be eth0. It can also be eth1 or eth2 depending on how many network devices you have.

Tips & Warnings

• Your network connection will be disabled for a few seconds.