dev_close (9)

Shutdown an interface.

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  4. 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.

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