DEV_CLOSE(9)                          Network device support                         DEV_CLOSE(9)



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.

COPYRIGHT
Kernel Hackers Manual 4.8.                 January 2017                              DEV_CLOSE(9)