I would use the scripts for doing this that the system uses when booting or shutting down. The format would be "/etc/init.d/networking stop" and "//etc/init.d/networking start". But perhaps there is yet another way. ======= Kirk Wood Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net "When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2 million missle at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive." - President George Bush
