Auto connect to the wired net?

Question

I've installed Arch linux, and planned to used it remote and putty my way in.

But it does not seem to start up the interface at boot. I also want a static ip. Is there a config file like /etc/network/interfaces like on debian i can config, reboot and everything is ok?

Answer 1

Take a look at the Arch Linux Wiki article about Configuring Network. The section Static IP Address is probably most relevant. Looks like the file /etc/rc.conf needs some values, and you'll have to configure DNS by editing /etc/resolv.conf.