1. NAME▲

dev_close - shutdown an interface.

2. SYNOPSIS ▲

int dev_close(struct net_device *  dev );

3. ARGUMENTS ▲

dev
    device to shutdown

4. 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.

5. COPYRIGHT ▲