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| DEV_CLOSE(9) | Network device support | DEV_CLOSE(9) |
NAME¶
dev_close - shutdown an interface.
SYNOPSIS¶
int dev_close(struct net_device * dev);
ARGUMENTS¶
dev
device to shutdown
DESCRIPTION¶
This function moves an active device into down state. A NETDEV_GOING_DOWN is sent to the netdev notifier chain. The device is then deactivated and finally a NETDEV_DOWN is sent to the notifier chain.
COPYRIGHT¶
| May 2024 | Kernel Hackers Manual 2.6. |