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AIX Version 4.3 Kernel and Subsystems Technical Reference, Volume 1

if_attach Kernel Service

Purpose

Adds a network interface to the network interface list.

Syntax

#include <sys/types.h>
#include <sys/errno.h>
#include <net/if.h>
if_attach (ifp)
struct ifnet  *ifp;

Parameter

ifp Points to the interface network (ifnet) structure that defines the network interface.

Description

The if_attach kernel service registers a Network Interface Driver (NID) in the network interface list.

Execution Environment

The if_attach kernel service can be called from either the process or interrupt environment.

Return Values

The if_attach kernel service has no return values.

Implementation Specifics

The if_attach kernel service is part of Base Operating System (BOS) Runtime.

Related Information

The if_detach kernel service.

Network Kernel Services in AIX Kernel Extensions and Device Support Programming Concepts.


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