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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.

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Kernel Hackers Manual 2.6.					     July 2010							      DEV_CLOSE(9)