http://theos.in/desktop-linux/tip-that-matters/how-do-i-restart-linux-network-service/
http://blog.hpxn.net/2009/01/29/restart-network-service-in-redhat-centos-fedora/
RedHat Linux command to reload or restart network (login as root user):
# service network restart
OR
# /etc/init.d/network restart
To start Linux network service:
# service network start
To stop Linux network service:
# service network stop
Debian Linux command to reload or restart network:
# /etc/init.d/networking restart
To start Linux network service:
# /etc/init.d/networking start
To stop Linux network service:
# /etc/init.d/networking stop
Ubuntu Linux user use sudo command with above Debian Linux command:
# sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart
To start Linux network service:
# sudo /etc/init.d/networking start
To stop Linux network service:
# sudo /etc/init.d/networking stop