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dev_close

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.

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