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DEV_GET_BY_INDEX(9) | Network device support | DEV_GET_BY_INDEX(9) |
NAME¶
dev_get_by_index - find a device by its ifindexSYNOPSIS¶
struct net_device *
dev_get_by_index(struct net * net,
int ifindex);
ARGUMENTS¶
netthe applicable net namespace
ifindex
index of device
DESCRIPTION¶
Search for an interface by index. Returns NULL if the device is not found or a pointer to the device. The device returned has had a reference added and the pointer is safe until the user calls dev_put to indicate they have finished with it.COPYRIGHT¶
January 2017 | Kernel Hackers Manual 4.8. |