state (f.e. VLAN).
IF_OPER_TESTING (4):
- Unused in current kernel.
+ Interface is in testing mode, for example executing driver self-tests
+ or media (cable) test. It can't be used for normal traffic until tests
+ complete.
IF_OPER_DORMANT (5):
Interface is L1 up, but waiting for an external event, f.e. for a
Note that for certain kind of soft-devices, which are not managing any
real hardware, it is possible to set this bit from userspace. One
-should use TVL IFLA_CARRIER to do so.
+should use TLV IFLA_CARRIER to do so.
netif_carrier_ok() can be used to query that bit.