on_netinfo(9)
Okay so bestie, this is on_netinfo(9) from the Kernel API Manual π
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πΈ NAME πΈ
on_netinfo β the callback for HDM to be informed about HW's MAC π«Ά
That's the whole gig, fr fr: HDM gets informed about HW's MAC, and this callback is the main character. π
β¨ SYNOPSIS β¨
Here's the signature, character-for-character, no edits, no cap:
void on_netinfo (struct most_interface *iface , unsigned char link_stat
, unsigned char *mac_addr );
π ARGUMENTS π
Three argument besties walk into the function, and each one has a job π
ifaceβ most interface instance π»link_statβ link status πmac_addrβ MAC address π·οΈ
π SEE ALSO π
Wanna peek backstage? The manual points you here, bestie π
- Kernel file
./drivers/staging/most/net/net.cπ
That's the reference, periodt β literally where the lore lives.
π source/version: ./drivers/staging/most/net Β· date: October 2026 Β· page: on_netinfo(9) β mwah, bye bestie! π
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