Metasploitable 2 involves modifying the network configuration settings within the operating system. Here are the general steps to set a static IP address on Metasploitable 2
Metasploitable 2 is a vulnerable virtual machine designed for testing and practicing penetration testing techniques. Setting a static IP address in Metasploitable 2 involves modifying the network configuration settings within the operating system. Here are the general steps to set a static IP address on Metasploitable 2:
1. **Access the Terminal/Command Line:**
— Log in to the Metasploitable 2 virtual machine.
— Open a terminal or command prompt.
2. **Edit the Network Configuration File:**
— Navigate to the network configuration directory. The configuration file is typically located in the `/etc/network` directory.
```bash
cd /etc/network
```
- List the contents of the directory to identify the network configuration file. It is usually named `interfaces`.
```bash
ls
```
- Open the network configuration file using a text editor. You can use `nano` or `vi` as follows:
```bash
sudo nano interfaces
```
or
```bash
sudo vi interfaces
```
3. **Edit the Configuration:**
— Locate the section that corresponds to the network interface you want to configure. The primary network interface is often named `eth0`.
— Modify the configuration to set a static IP address. Replace the existing configuration with something like the following:
```plaintext
auto eth0
iface eth0 inet static
address 192.168.1.10 # Set your desired static IP address
netmask 255.255.255.0 # Set your subnet mask
gateway 192.168.1.1 # Set your gateway (router) address
```
- Save the changes and exit the text editor.
4. **Restart the Network Service:**
— Restart the network service to apply the changes.
```bash
sudo service networking restart
```
Alternatively, you can reboot the Metasploitable 2 virtual machine for the changes to take effect.
5. **Verify the Changes:**
— Verify that the changes have been applied by checking the network configuration.
```bash
ifconfig
```
- Look for the network interface (`eth0` in this example) and confirm that it has the static IP address you specified.
Remember to replace the placeholder values (IP address, subnet mask, gateway) with your actual network configuration. After setting the static IP address, you should be able to access Metasploitable 2 using the new IP address.
