DEV_CLOSE

Section: (9)
Updated: 09 October 2005
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NAME

dev_close - shutdown an interface.  

SYNOPSIS

"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.


 

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