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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¶
devdevice 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 2018 | Kernel Hackers Manual 3.16 |