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check if whonix-gw ProxyVM (sys-whonix)'s NetVM is set to 'none'
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Is it possible to check from within sys-whonix to check if its NetVM is set to none using qubesdb-read (or similar)?

Or should just /sbin/ifconfig eth0 be used?

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Patrick created this task.Oct 19 2015, 1:44 PM
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Patrick added projects: whonixcheck, Whonix 13, Qubes.
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Patrick added a comment.Oct 19 2015, 1:49 PM
  • If a NetVM is set, qubesdb-read /qubes-gateway works.
  • If NetVM is set to none, qubesdb-read /qubes-gateway fails.

Is this a sane way to test for it?

marmarek added a comment.Oct 19 2015, 9:53 PM

I think better would be checking qubesdb-read /qubes-ip. Also checking
eth0 existence should be fine (but only existence, not its configuration

  • as the interface may simply not be yet configured).
Patrick changed the task status from Open to Review.Dec 12 2015, 4:03 AM

improved Qubes settings checks; show a warning if NetVM is set to none:
https://github.com/Whonix/whonixcheck/commit/a5407b75a575af4aaf9a46ce396e8b48a505af19

Patrick added a comment.Apr 21 2016, 7:17 PM

gateway test: succeeded
workstation test: todo

Patrick closed this task as Resolved.Apr 27 2016, 5:50 PM
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workstation test: succeeded

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