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authorLinus Torvalds <torvalds@g5.osdl.org>2006-10-03 19:35:11 -0400
committerLinus Torvalds <torvalds@g5.osdl.org>2006-10-03 19:35:11 -0400
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parenta847825970e741e20a09c659978baa34016b63bc (diff)
Merge git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bunk/trivial
* git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bunk/trivial: (39 commits) Add missing maintainer countries in CREDITS Fix bytes <-> kilobytes typo in Kconfig for ramdisk fix a typo in Documentation/pi-futex.txt BUG_ON conversion for fs/xfs/ BUG_ON() conversion in fs/nfsd/ BUG_ON conversion for fs/reiserfs BUG_ON cleanups in arch/i386 BUG_ON cleanup in drivers/net/tokenring/ BUG_ON cleanup for drivers/md/ kerneldoc-typo in led-class.c debugfs: spelling fix rcutorture: Fix incorrect description of default for nreaders parameter parport: Remove space in function calls Michal Wronski: update contact info Spelling fix: "control" instead of "cotrol" reboot parameter in Documentation/kernel-parameters.txt Fix copy&waste bug in comment in scripts/kernel-doc remove duplicate "until" from kernel/workqueue.c ite_gpio fix tabbage fix file specification in comments ... Fixed trivial path conflicts due to removed files: arch/mips/dec/boot/decstation.c, drivers/char/ite_gpio.c
Diffstat (limited to 'Documentation/networking')
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/3c509.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/NAPI_HOWTO.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/arcnet-hardware.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/bonding.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/cs89x0.txt6
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/cxgb.txt4
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/decnet.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/dl2k.txt4
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/dmfe.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/driver.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/e1000.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/fib_trie.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/gen_stats.txt8
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/ip-sysctl.txt4
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/netconsole.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/netif-msg.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/operstates.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/packet_mmap.txt24
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/pktgen.txt8
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/s2io.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/sk98lin.txt16
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/skfp.txt4
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/slicecom.txt8
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/smctr.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/tcp.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/tms380tr.txt2
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/vortex.txt4
-rw-r--r--Documentation/networking/wan-router.txt16
28 files changed, 69 insertions, 69 deletions
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/3c509.txt b/Documentation/networking/3c509.txt
index 867a99f88c68..0643e3b7168c 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/3c509.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/3c509.txt
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ packets faster than they can be removed from the card. This should be rare
126or impossible in normal operation. Possible causes of this error report are: 126or impossible in normal operation. Possible causes of this error report are:
127 127
128 - a "green" mode enabled that slows the processor down when there is no 128 - a "green" mode enabled that slows the processor down when there is no
129 keyboard activitiy. 129 keyboard activity.
130 130
131 - some other device or device driver hogging the bus or disabling interrupts. 131 - some other device or device driver hogging the bus or disabling interrupts.
132 Check /proc/interrupts for excessive interrupt counts. The timer tick 132 Check /proc/interrupts for excessive interrupt counts. The timer tick
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/NAPI_HOWTO.txt b/Documentation/networking/NAPI_HOWTO.txt
index 54376e8249c1..93af3e87c65b 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/NAPI_HOWTO.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/NAPI_HOWTO.txt
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Legend:
35packets out of the rx ring. Note from this that the lower the 35packets out of the rx ring. Note from this that the lower the
36load the more we could clean up the rxring 36load the more we could clean up the rxring
37"Ndone" == is the converse of "Done". Note again, that the higher 37"Ndone" == is the converse of "Done". Note again, that the higher
38the load the more times we couldnt clean up the rxring. 38the load the more times we couldn't clean up the rxring.
39 39
40Observe that: 40Observe that:
41when the NIC receives 890Kpackets/sec only 17 rx interrupts are generated. 41when the NIC receives 890Kpackets/sec only 17 rx interrupts are generated.
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/arcnet-hardware.txt b/Documentation/networking/arcnet-hardware.txt
index 30a5f01403d3..731de411513c 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/arcnet-hardware.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/arcnet-hardware.txt
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ And now to the cabling. What you can connect together:
139 139
1405. An active hub to passive hub. 1405. An active hub to passive hub.
141 141
142Remember, that you can not connect two passive hubs together. The power loss 142Remember that you cannot connect two passive hubs together. The power loss
143implied by such a connection is too high for the net to operate reliably. 143implied by such a connection is too high for the net to operate reliably.
144 144
145An example of a typical ARCnet network: 145An example of a typical ARCnet network:
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/bonding.txt b/Documentation/networking/bonding.txt
index dc942eaf490f..de809e58092f 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/bonding.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/bonding.txt
@@ -1023,7 +1023,7 @@ Changing a Bond's Configuration
1023files located in /sys/class/net/<bond name>/bonding 1023files located in /sys/class/net/<bond name>/bonding
1024 1024
1025 The names of these files correspond directly with the command- 1025 The names of these files correspond directly with the command-
1026line parameters described elsewhere in in this file, and, with the 1026line parameters described elsewhere in this file, and, with the
1027exception of arp_ip_target, they accept the same values. To see the 1027exception of arp_ip_target, they accept the same values. To see the
1028current setting, simply cat the appropriate file. 1028current setting, simply cat the appropriate file.
1029 1029
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/cs89x0.txt b/Documentation/networking/cs89x0.txt
index 188beb7d6a17..64896470e279 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/cs89x0.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/cs89x0.txt
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ configuration options are available on the command line:
227* media=rj45 - specify media type 227* media=rj45 - specify media type
228 or media=bnc 228 or media=bnc
229 or media=aui 229 or media=aui
230 or medai=auto 230 or media=auto
231* duplex=full - specify forced half/full/autonegotiate duplex 231* duplex=full - specify forced half/full/autonegotiate duplex
232 or duplex=half 232 or duplex=half
233 or duplex=auto 233 or duplex=auto
@@ -584,7 +584,7 @@ of four ways after installing and or configuring the CS8900/20-based adapter:
584 584
585 1.) The system does not boot properly (or at all). 585 1.) The system does not boot properly (or at all).
586 586
587 2.) The driver can not communicate with the adapter, reporting an "Adapter 587 2.) The driver cannot communicate with the adapter, reporting an "Adapter
588 not found" error message. 588 not found" error message.
589 589
590 3.) You cannot connect to the network or the driver will not load. 590 3.) You cannot connect to the network or the driver will not load.
@@ -684,7 +684,7 @@ ethernet@crystal.cirrus.com) and request that you be registered for automatic
684software-update notification. 684software-update notification.
685 685
686Cirrus Logic maintains a web page at http://www.cirrus.com with the 686Cirrus Logic maintains a web page at http://www.cirrus.com with the
687the latest drivers and technical publications. 687latest drivers and technical publications.
688 688
689 689
6906.4 Current maintainer 6906.4 Current maintainer
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/cxgb.txt b/Documentation/networking/cxgb.txt
index 76324638626b..20a887615c4a 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/cxgb.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/cxgb.txt
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ FEATURES
56 56
57 ethtool -C eth0 rx-usecs 100 57 ethtool -C eth0 rx-usecs 100
58 58
59 You may also provide a timer latency value while disabling adpative-rx: 59 You may also provide a timer latency value while disabling adaptive-rx:
60 60
61 ethtool -C <interface> adaptive-rx off rx-usecs <microseconds> 61 ethtool -C <interface> adaptive-rx off rx-usecs <microseconds>
62 62
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ PERFORMANCE
172 smaller window prevents congestion and facilitates better pacing, 172 smaller window prevents congestion and facilitates better pacing,
173 especially if/when MAC level flow control does not work well or when it is 173 especially if/when MAC level flow control does not work well or when it is
174 not supported on the machine. Experimentation may be necessary to attain 174 not supported on the machine. Experimentation may be necessary to attain
175 the correct value. This method is provided as a starting point fot the 175 the correct value. This method is provided as a starting point for the
176 correct receive buffer size. 176 correct receive buffer size.
177 Setting the min, max, and default receive buffer (RX_WINDOW) size is 177 Setting the min, max, and default receive buffer (RX_WINDOW) size is
178 performed in the same manner as single connection. 178 performed in the same manner as single connection.
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/decnet.txt b/Documentation/networking/decnet.txt
index e6c39c5831f5..badb7480ea62 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/decnet.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/decnet.txt
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ ethernet address of your ethernet card has to be set according to the DECnet
82address of the node in order for it to be autoconfigured (and then appear in 82address of the node in order for it to be autoconfigured (and then appear in
83/proc/net/decnet_dev). There is a utility available at the above 83/proc/net/decnet_dev). There is a utility available at the above
84FTP sites called dn2ethaddr which can compute the correct ethernet 84FTP sites called dn2ethaddr which can compute the correct ethernet
85address to use. The address can be set by ifconfig either before at 85address to use. The address can be set by ifconfig either before or
86at the time the device is brought up. If you are using RedHat you can 86at the time the device is brought up. If you are using RedHat you can
87add the line: 87add the line:
88 88
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/dl2k.txt b/Documentation/networking/dl2k.txt
index d460492037ef..10e8490fa406 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/dl2k.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/dl2k.txt
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ Installing the Driver
173 173
174Parameter Description 174Parameter Description
175===================== 175=====================
176You can install this driver without any addtional parameter. However, if you 176You can install this driver without any additional parameter. However, if you
177are going to have extensive functions then it is necessary to set extra 177are going to have extensive functions then it is necessary to set extra
178parameter. Below is a list of the command line parameters supported by the 178parameter. Below is a list of the command line parameters supported by the
179Linux device 179Linux device
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ rx_timeout=n - Rx DMA wait time for an interrupt.
222 reach timeout of n * 640 nano seconds. 222 reach timeout of n * 640 nano seconds.
223 Set proper rx_coalesce and rx_timeout can 223 Set proper rx_coalesce and rx_timeout can
224 reduce congestion collapse and overload which 224 reduce congestion collapse and overload which
225 has been a bottlenect for high speed network. 225 has been a bottleneck for high speed network.
226 226
227 For example, rx_coalesce=10 rx_timeout=800. 227 For example, rx_coalesce=10 rx_timeout=800.
228 that is, hardware assert only 1 interrupt 228 that is, hardware assert only 1 interrupt
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/dmfe.txt b/Documentation/networking/dmfe.txt
index 046363552d09..b1b7499dd9d3 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/dmfe.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/dmfe.txt
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Next you should configure your network interface with a command similar to :
34 34
35 ifconfig eth0 172.22.3.18 35 ifconfig eth0 172.22.3.18
36 ^^^^^^^^^^^ 36 ^^^^^^^^^^^
37 Your IP Adress 37 Your IP Address
38 38
39Then you may have to modify the default routing table with command : 39Then you may have to modify the default routing table with command :
40 40
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/driver.txt b/Documentation/networking/driver.txt
index a9ad58b49cc5..4f7da5a2bf4f 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/driver.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/driver.txt
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Transmit path guidelines:
37 ... 37 ...
38 } 38 }
39 39
40 And then at the end of your TX reclaimation event handling: 40 And then at the end of your TX reclamation event handling:
41 41
42 if (netif_queue_stopped(dp->dev) && 42 if (netif_queue_stopped(dp->dev) &&
43 TX_BUFFS_AVAIL(dp) > (MAX_SKB_FRAGS + 1)) 43 TX_BUFFS_AVAIL(dp) > (MAX_SKB_FRAGS + 1))
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/e1000.txt b/Documentation/networking/e1000.txt
index 71fe15af356c..5c0a5cc03998 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/e1000.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/e1000.txt
@@ -350,7 +350,7 @@ Additional Configurations
350 350
351 As an example, if you install the e1000 driver for two PRO/1000 adapters 351 As an example, if you install the e1000 driver for two PRO/1000 adapters
352 (eth0 and eth1) and set the speed and duplex to 10full and 100half, add 352 (eth0 and eth1) and set the speed and duplex to 10full and 100half, add
353 the following to modules.conf or or modprobe.conf: 353 the following to modules.conf or modprobe.conf:
354 354
355 alias eth0 e1000 355 alias eth0 e1000
356 alias eth1 e1000 356 alias eth1 e1000
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/fib_trie.txt b/Documentation/networking/fib_trie.txt
index f50d0c673c57..0723db7f8495 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/fib_trie.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/fib_trie.txt
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ trie_rebalance()
79 79
80resize() 80resize()
81 Analyzes a tnode and optimizes the child array size by either inflating 81 Analyzes a tnode and optimizes the child array size by either inflating
82 or shrinking it repeatedly until it fullfills the criteria for optimal 82 or shrinking it repeatedly until it fulfills the criteria for optimal
83 level compression. This part follows the original paper pretty closely 83 level compression. This part follows the original paper pretty closely
84 and there may be some room for experimentation here. 84 and there may be some room for experimentation here.
85 85
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/gen_stats.txt b/Documentation/networking/gen_stats.txt
index c3297f79c137..70e6275b757a 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/gen_stats.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/gen_stats.txt
@@ -79,8 +79,8 @@ Rate Estimator:
79 79
800) Prepare an estimator attribute. Most likely this would be in user 800) Prepare an estimator attribute. Most likely this would be in user
81 space. The value of this TLV should contain a tc_estimator structure. 81 space. The value of this TLV should contain a tc_estimator structure.
82 As usual, such a TLV nees to be 32 bit aligned and therefore the 82 As usual, such a TLV needs to be 32 bit aligned and therefore the
83 length needs to be appropriately set etc. The estimator interval 83 length needs to be appropriately set, etc. The estimator interval
84 and ewma log need to be converted to the appropriate values. 84 and ewma log need to be converted to the appropriate values.
85 tc_estimator.c::tc_setup_estimator() is advisable to be used as the 85 tc_estimator.c::tc_setup_estimator() is advisable to be used as the
86 conversion routine. It does a few clever things. It takes a time 86 conversion routine. It does a few clever things. It takes a time
@@ -103,8 +103,8 @@ In the kernel when setting up:
103 else 103 else
104 failed 104 failed
105 105
106From now on, everytime you dump my_rate_est_stats it will contain 106From now on, every time you dump my_rate_est_stats it will contain
107uptodate info. 107up-to-date info.
108 108
109Once you are done, call gen_kill_estimator(my_basicstats, 109Once you are done, call gen_kill_estimator(my_basicstats,
110my_rate_est_stats) Make sure that my_basicstats and my_rate_est_stats 110my_rate_est_stats) Make sure that my_basicstats and my_rate_est_stats
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/ip-sysctl.txt b/Documentation/networking/ip-sysctl.txt
index 935e298f674a..fd3c0c012351 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/ip-sysctl.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/ip-sysctl.txt
@@ -495,7 +495,7 @@ icmp_errors_use_inbound_ifaddr - BOOLEAN
495 495
496 Note that if no primary address exists for the interface selected, 496 Note that if no primary address exists for the interface selected,
497 then the primary address of the first non-loopback interface that 497 then the primary address of the first non-loopback interface that
498 has one will be used regarldess of this setting. 498 has one will be used regardless of this setting.
499 499
500 Default: 0 500 Default: 0
501 501
@@ -787,7 +787,7 @@ accept_ra_defrtr - BOOLEAN
787 disabled if accept_ra is disabled. 787 disabled if accept_ra is disabled.
788 788
789accept_ra_pinfo - BOOLEAN 789accept_ra_pinfo - BOOLEAN
790 Learn Prefix Inforamtion in Router Advertisement. 790 Learn Prefix Information in Router Advertisement.
791 791
792 Functional default: enabled if accept_ra is enabled. 792 Functional default: enabled if accept_ra is enabled.
793 disabled if accept_ra is disabled. 793 disabled if accept_ra is disabled.
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/netconsole.txt b/Documentation/networking/netconsole.txt
index 53618fb1a717..1caa6c734691 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/netconsole.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/netconsole.txt
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ messages is high, but should have no other impact.
52Netconsole was designed to be as instantaneous as possible, to 52Netconsole was designed to be as instantaneous as possible, to
53enable the logging of even the most critical kernel bugs. It works 53enable the logging of even the most critical kernel bugs. It works
54from IRQ contexts as well, and does not enable interrupts while 54from IRQ contexts as well, and does not enable interrupts while
55sending packets. Due to these unique needs, configuration can not 55sending packets. Due to these unique needs, configuration cannot
56be more automatic, and some fundamental limitations will remain: 56be more automatic, and some fundamental limitations will remain:
57only IP networks, UDP packets and ethernet devices are supported. 57only IP networks, UDP packets and ethernet devices are supported.
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/netif-msg.txt b/Documentation/networking/netif-msg.txt
index 18ad4cea6259..c967ddb90d0b 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/netif-msg.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/netif-msg.txt
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ History
40 Per-interface rather than per-driver message level setting. 40 Per-interface rather than per-driver message level setting.
41 More selective control over the type of messages emitted. 41 More selective control over the type of messages emitted.
42 42
43 The netif_msg recommandation adds these features with only a minor 43 The netif_msg recommendation adds these features with only a minor
44 complexity and code size increase. 44 complexity and code size increase.
45 45
46 The recommendation is the following points 46 The recommendation is the following points
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/operstates.txt b/Documentation/networking/operstates.txt
index 4a21d9bb836b..c9074f9b78bb 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/operstates.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/operstates.txt
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
21. Introduction 21. Introduction
3 3
4Linux distinguishes between administrative and operational state of an 4Linux distinguishes between administrative and operational state of an
5interface. Admininstrative state is the result of "ip link set dev 5interface. Administrative state is the result of "ip link set dev
6<dev> up or down" and reflects whether the administrator wants to use 6<dev> up or down" and reflects whether the administrator wants to use
7the device for traffic. 7the device for traffic.
8 8
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/packet_mmap.txt b/Documentation/networking/packet_mmap.txt
index aaf99d5f0dad..12a008a5c221 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/packet_mmap.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/packet_mmap.txt
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ the following process:
66 66
67[setup] socket() -------> creation of the capture socket 67[setup] socket() -------> creation of the capture socket
68 setsockopt() ---> allocation of the circular buffer (ring) 68 setsockopt() ---> allocation of the circular buffer (ring)
69 mmap() ---------> maping of the allocated buffer to the 69 mmap() ---------> mapping of the allocated buffer to the
70 user process 70 user process
71 71
72[capture] poll() ---------> to wait for incoming packets 72[capture] poll() ---------> to wait for incoming packets
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ The destruction of the socket and all associated resources
93is done by a simple call to close(fd). 93is done by a simple call to close(fd).
94 94
95Next I will describe PACKET_MMAP settings and it's constraints, 95Next I will describe PACKET_MMAP settings and it's constraints,
96also the maping of the circular buffer in the user process and 96also the mapping of the circular buffer in the user process and
97the use of this buffer. 97the use of this buffer.
98 98
99-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 99--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -153,8 +153,8 @@ we will get the following buffer structure:
153 153
154A frame can be of any size with the only condition it can fit in a block. A block 154A frame can be of any size with the only condition it can fit in a block. A block
155can only hold an integer number of frames, or in other words, a frame cannot 155can only hold an integer number of frames, or in other words, a frame cannot
156be spawn accross two blocks so there are some datails you have to take into 156be spawned accross two blocks, so there are some details you have to take into
157account when choosing the frame_size. See "Maping and use of the circular 157account when choosing the frame_size. See "Mapping and use of the circular
158buffer (ring)". 158buffer (ring)".
159 159
160 160
@@ -215,8 +215,8 @@ called pg_vec, its size limits the number of blocks that can be allocated.
215 block #1 215 block #1
216 216
217 217
218kmalloc allocates any number of bytes of phisically contiguous memory from 218kmalloc allocates any number of bytes of physically contiguous memory from
219a pool of pre-determined sizes. This pool of memory is mantained by the slab 219a pool of pre-determined sizes. This pool of memory is maintained by the slab
220allocator which is at the end the responsible for doing the allocation and 220allocator which is at the end the responsible for doing the allocation and
221hence which imposes the maximum memory that kmalloc can allocate. 221hence which imposes the maximum memory that kmalloc can allocate.
222 222
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ i386 architecture:
262 <pagesize> = 4096 bytes 262 <pagesize> = 4096 bytes
263 <max-order> = 11 263 <max-order> = 11
264 264
265and a value for <frame size> of 2048 byteas. These parameters will yield 265and a value for <frame size> of 2048 bytes. These parameters will yield
266 266
267 <block number> = 131072/4 = 32768 blocks 267 <block number> = 131072/4 = 32768 blocks
268 <block size> = 4096 << 11 = 8 MiB. 268 <block size> = 4096 << 11 = 8 MiB.
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ an i386 kernel's memory size is limited to 1GiB.
278All memory allocations are not freed until the socket is closed. The memory 278All memory allocations are not freed until the socket is closed. The memory
279allocations are done with GFP_KERNEL priority, this basically means that 279allocations are done with GFP_KERNEL priority, this basically means that
280the allocation can wait and swap other process' memory in order to allocate 280the allocation can wait and swap other process' memory in order to allocate
281the nececessary memory, so normally limits can be reached. 281the necessary memory, so normally limits can be reached.
282 282
283 Other constraints 283 Other constraints
284------------------- 284-------------------
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ the following (from include/linux/if_packet.h):
296 - struct tpacket_hdr 296 - struct tpacket_hdr
297 - pad to TPACKET_ALIGNMENT=16 297 - pad to TPACKET_ALIGNMENT=16
298 - struct sockaddr_ll 298 - struct sockaddr_ll
299 - Gap, chosen so that packet data (Start+tp_net) alignes to 299 - Gap, chosen so that packet data (Start+tp_net) aligns to
300 TPACKET_ALIGNMENT=16 300 TPACKET_ALIGNMENT=16
301 - Start+tp_mac: [ Optional MAC header ] 301 - Start+tp_mac: [ Optional MAC header ]
302 - Start+tp_net: Packet data, aligned to TPACKET_ALIGNMENT=16. 302 - Start+tp_net: Packet data, aligned to TPACKET_ALIGNMENT=16.
@@ -311,14 +311,14 @@ the following (from include/linux/if_packet.h):
311 tp_frame_size must be a multiple of TPACKET_ALIGNMENT 311 tp_frame_size must be a multiple of TPACKET_ALIGNMENT
312 tp_frame_nr must be exactly frames_per_block*tp_block_nr 312 tp_frame_nr must be exactly frames_per_block*tp_block_nr
313 313
314Note that tp_block_size should be choosed to be a power of two or there will 314Note that tp_block_size should be chosen to be a power of two or there will
315be a waste of memory. 315be a waste of memory.
316 316
317-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 317--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
318+ Maping and use of the circular buffer (ring) 318+ Mapping and use of the circular buffer (ring)
319-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 319--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
320 320
321The maping of the buffer in the user process is done with the conventional 321The mapping of the buffer in the user process is done with the conventional
322mmap function. Even the circular buffer is compound of several physically 322mmap function. Even the circular buffer is compound of several physically
323discontiguous blocks of memory, they are contiguous to the user space, hence 323discontiguous blocks of memory, they are contiguous to the user space, hence
324just one call to mmap is needed: 324just one call to mmap is needed:
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/pktgen.txt b/Documentation/networking/pktgen.txt
index 18d385c068fc..c8eee23be8c0 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/pktgen.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/pktgen.txt
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Date: 041221
7 7
8Enable CONFIG_NET_PKTGEN to compile and build pktgen.o either in kernel 8Enable CONFIG_NET_PKTGEN to compile and build pktgen.o either in kernel
9or as module. Module is preferred. insmod pktgen if needed. Once running 9or as module. Module is preferred. insmod pktgen if needed. Once running
10pktgen creates a thread on each CPU where each thread has affinty it's CPU. 10pktgen creates a thread on each CPU where each thread has affinity to its CPU.
11Monitoring and controlling is done via /proc. Easiest to select a suitable 11Monitoring and controlling is done via /proc. Easiest to select a suitable
12a sample script and configure. 12a sample script and configure.
13 13
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ root 129 0.3 0.0 0 0 ? SW 2003 523:20 [pktgen/0]
18root 130 0.3 0.0 0 0 ? SW 2003 509:50 [pktgen/1] 18root 130 0.3 0.0 0 0 ? SW 2003 509:50 [pktgen/1]
19 19
20 20
21For montoring and control pktgen creates: 21For monitoring and control pktgen creates:
22 /proc/net/pktgen/pgctrl 22 /proc/net/pktgen/pgctrl
23 /proc/net/pktgen/kpktgend_X 23 /proc/net/pktgen/kpktgend_X
24 /proc/net/pktgen/ethX 24 /proc/net/pktgen/ethX
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Running:
32Stopped: eth1 32Stopped: eth1
33Result: OK: max_before_softirq=10000 33Result: OK: max_before_softirq=10000
34 34
35Most important the devices assigend to thread. Note! A device can only belong 35Most important the devices assigned to thread. Note! A device can only belong
36to one thread. 36to one thread.
37 37
38 38
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ Examples:
147Example scripts 147Example scripts
148=============== 148===============
149 149
150A collection of small tutorial scripts for pktgen is in expamples dir. 150A collection of small tutorial scripts for pktgen is in examples dir.
151 151
152pktgen.conf-1-1 # 1 CPU 1 dev 152pktgen.conf-1-1 # 1 CPU 1 dev
153pktgen.conf-1-2 # 1 CPU 2 dev 153pktgen.conf-1-2 # 1 CPU 2 dev
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/s2io.txt b/Documentation/networking/s2io.txt
index bd528ffbeb4b..4bde53e85f3f 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/s2io.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/s2io.txt
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ However, you may want to set PCI latency timer to 248.
126#setpci -d 17d5:* LATENCY_TIMER=f8 126#setpci -d 17d5:* LATENCY_TIMER=f8
127For detailed description of the PCI registers, please see Xframe User Guide. 127For detailed description of the PCI registers, please see Xframe User Guide.
128b. Use 2-buffer mode. This results in large performance boost on 128b. Use 2-buffer mode. This results in large performance boost on
129on certain platforms(eg. SGI Altix, IBM xSeries). 129certain platforms(eg. SGI Altix, IBM xSeries).
130c. Ensure Receive Checksum offload is enabled. Use "ethtool -K ethX" command to 130c. Ensure Receive Checksum offload is enabled. Use "ethtool -K ethX" command to
131set/verify this option. 131set/verify this option.
132d. Enable NAPI feature(in kernel configuration Device Drivers ---> Network 132d. Enable NAPI feature(in kernel configuration Device Drivers ---> Network
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/sk98lin.txt b/Documentation/networking/sk98lin.txt
index 7837c53fd5fe..4e1cc745ec63 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/sk98lin.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/sk98lin.txt
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ To set the driver parameters in this file, proceed as follows:
1801. Insert a line of the form : 1801. Insert a line of the form :
181 options sk98lin ... 181 options sk98lin ...
182 For "...", the same syntax is required as described for the command 182 For "...", the same syntax is required as described for the command
183 line paramaters of modprobe below. 183 line parameters of modprobe below.
1842. To activate the new parameters, either reboot your computer 1842. To activate the new parameters, either reboot your computer
185 or 185 or
186 unload and reload the driver. 186 unload and reload the driver.
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ Parameter: Moderation
320Values: None, Static, Dynamic 320Values: None, Static, Dynamic
321Default: None 321Default: None
322 322
323Interrupt moderation is employed to limit the maxmimum number of interrupts 323Interrupt moderation is employed to limit the maximum number of interrupts
324the driver has to serve. That is, one or more interrupts (which indicate any 324the driver has to serve. That is, one or more interrupts (which indicate any
325transmit or receive packet to be processed) are queued until the driver 325transmit or receive packet to be processed) are queued until the driver
326processes them. When queued interrupts are to be served, is determined by the 326processes them. When queued interrupts are to be served, is determined by the
@@ -364,9 +364,9 @@ Parameter: IntsPerSec
364Values: 30...40000 (interrupts per second) 364Values: 30...40000 (interrupts per second)
365Default: 2000 365Default: 2000
366 366
367This parameter is only used, if either static or dynamic interrupt moderation 367This parameter is only used if either static or dynamic interrupt moderation
368is used on a network adapter card. Using this paramter if no moderation is 368is used on a network adapter card. Using this parameter if no moderation is
369applied, will lead to no action performed. 369applied will lead to no action performed.
370 370
371This parameter determines the length of any interrupt moderation interval. 371This parameter determines the length of any interrupt moderation interval.
372Assuming that static interrupt moderation is to be used, an 'IntsPerSec' 372Assuming that static interrupt moderation is to be used, an 'IntsPerSec'
@@ -484,7 +484,7 @@ If any problems occur during the installation process, check the
484following list: 484following list:
485 485
486 486
487Problem: The SK-98xx adapter can not be found by the driver. 487Problem: The SK-98xx adapter cannot be found by the driver.
488Solution: In /proc/pci search for the following entry: 488Solution: In /proc/pci search for the following entry:
489 'Ethernet controller: SysKonnect SK-98xx ...' 489 'Ethernet controller: SysKonnect SK-98xx ...'
490 If this entry exists, the SK-98xx or SK-98xx V2.0 adapter has 490 If this entry exists, the SK-98xx or SK-98xx V2.0 adapter has
@@ -497,12 +497,12 @@ Solution: In /proc/pci search for the following entry:
497 www.syskonnect.com 497 www.syskonnect.com
498 498
499 Some COMPAQ machines have problems dealing with PCI under Linux. 499 Some COMPAQ machines have problems dealing with PCI under Linux.
500 Linux. This problem is described in the 'PCI howto' document 500 This problem is described in the 'PCI howto' document
501 (included in some distributions or available from the 501 (included in some distributions or available from the
502 web, e.g. at 'www.linux.org'). 502 web, e.g. at 'www.linux.org').
503 503
504 504
505Problem: Programs such as 'ifconfig' or 'route' can not be found or the 505Problem: Programs such as 'ifconfig' or 'route' cannot be found or the
506 error message 'Operation not permitted' is displayed. 506 error message 'Operation not permitted' is displayed.
507Reason: You are not logged in as user 'root'. 507Reason: You are not logged in as user 'root'.
508Solution: Logout and login as 'root' or change to 'root' via 'su'. 508Solution: Logout and login as 'root' or change to 'root' via 'su'.
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/skfp.txt b/Documentation/networking/skfp.txt
index 3a419ed42f81..abfddf81e34a 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/skfp.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/skfp.txt
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Makes my life much easier :-)
81 81
82If you run into problems during installation, check those items: 82If you run into problems during installation, check those items:
83 83
84Problem: The FDDI adapter can not be found by the driver. 84Problem: The FDDI adapter cannot be found by the driver.
85Reason: Look in /proc/pci for the following entry: 85Reason: Look in /proc/pci for the following entry:
86 'FDDI network controller: SysKonnect SK-FDDI-PCI ...' 86 'FDDI network controller: SysKonnect SK-FDDI-PCI ...'
87 If this entry exists, then the FDDI adapter has been 87 If this entry exists, then the FDDI adapter has been
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ Reason: Look in /proc/pci for the following entry:
99 99
100Problem: You want to use your computer as a router between 100Problem: You want to use your computer as a router between
101 multiple IP subnetworks (using multiple adapters), but 101 multiple IP subnetworks (using multiple adapters), but
102 you can not reach computers in other subnetworks. 102 you cannot reach computers in other subnetworks.
103Reason: Either the router's kernel is not configured for IP 103Reason: Either the router's kernel is not configured for IP
104 forwarding or there is a problem with the routing table 104 forwarding or there is a problem with the routing table
105 and gateway configuration in at least one of the 105 and gateway configuration in at least one of the
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/slicecom.txt b/Documentation/networking/slicecom.txt
index 59cfd95121fb..2f04c9267f89 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/slicecom.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/slicecom.txt
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ red: green: meaning:
89 89
90- - no frame-sync, no signal received, or signal SNAFU. 90- - no frame-sync, no signal received, or signal SNAFU.
91- on "Everything is OK" 91- on "Everything is OK"
92on on Recepion is ok, but the remote end sends Remote Alarm 92on on Reception is ok, but the remote end sends Remote Alarm
93on - The interface is unconfigured 93on - The interface is unconfigured
94 94
95----------------------------------------------------------------- 95-----------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -257,12 +257,12 @@ which begin with '//' are the comments.
257// No alarms - Everything OK 257// No alarms - Everything OK
258// 258//
259// LOS - Loss Of Signal - No signal sensed on the input 259// LOS - Loss Of Signal - No signal sensed on the input
260// AIS - Alarm Indication Signal - The remot side sends '11111111'-s, 260// AIS - Alarm Indication Signal - The remote side sends '11111111'-s,
261// it tells, that there's an error condition, or it's not 261// it tells, that there's an error condition, or it's not
262// initialised. 262// initialised.
263// AUXP - Auxiliary Pattern Indication - 01010101.. received. 263// AUXP - Auxiliary Pattern Indication - 01010101.. received.
264// LFA - Loss of Frame Alignment - no frame sync received. 264// LFA - Loss of Frame Alignment - no frame sync received.
265// RRA - Receive Remote Alarm - the remote end's OK, but singnals error cond. 265// RRA - Receive Remote Alarm - the remote end's OK, but signals error cond.
266// LMFA - Loss of CRC4 Multiframe Alignment - no CRC4 multiframe sync. 266// LMFA - Loss of CRC4 Multiframe Alignment - no CRC4 multiframe sync.
267// NMF - No Multiframe alignment Found after 400 msec - no such alarm using 267// NMF - No Multiframe alignment Found after 400 msec - no such alarm using
268// no-crc4 or crc4 framing, see below. 268// no-crc4 or crc4 framing, see below.
@@ -364,6 +364,6 @@ Treat them very carefully, these can cause much trouble!
364 364
365 # echo >lbireg 0x1d 0x21 365 # echo >lbireg 0x1d 0x21
366 366
367 - Swithing the loop off: 367 - Switching the loop off:
368 368
369 # echo >lbireg 0x1d 0x00 369 # echo >lbireg 0x1d 0x00
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/smctr.txt b/Documentation/networking/smctr.txt
index 4c866f5a0ee4..9af25b810c1f 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/smctr.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/smctr.txt
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ This driver is rather simple to use. Select Y to Token Ring adapter support
11in the kernel configuration. A choice for SMC Token Ring adapters will 11in the kernel configuration. A choice for SMC Token Ring adapters will
12appear. This drives supports all SMC ISA/MCA adapters. Choose this 12appear. This drives supports all SMC ISA/MCA adapters. Choose this
13option. I personally recommend compiling the driver as a module (M), but if you 13option. I personally recommend compiling the driver as a module (M), but if you
14you would like to compile it staticly answer Y instead. 14you would like to compile it statically answer Y instead.
15 15
16This driver supports multiple adapters without the need to load multiple copies 16This driver supports multiple adapters without the need to load multiple copies
17of the driver. You should be able to load up to 7 adapters without any kernel 17of the driver. You should be able to load up to 7 adapters without any kernel
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/tcp.txt b/Documentation/networking/tcp.txt
index 0fa300425575..0121edc3ba06 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/tcp.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/tcp.txt
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ if needed and you will get the expected protocol. If you ask for an
62unknown congestion method, then the sysctl attempt will fail. 62unknown congestion method, then the sysctl attempt will fail.
63 63
64If you remove a tcp congestion control module, then you will get the next 64If you remove a tcp congestion control module, then you will get the next
65available one. Since reno can not be built as a module, and can not be 65available one. Since reno cannot be built as a module, and cannot be
66deleted, it will always be available. 66deleted, it will always be available.
67 67
68How the new TCP output machine [nyi] works. 68How the new TCP output machine [nyi] works.
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/tms380tr.txt b/Documentation/networking/tms380tr.txt
index 179e527b9da1..c169a57bc925 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/tms380tr.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/tms380tr.txt
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ This driver is rather simple to use. Select Y to Token Ring adapter support
24in the kernel configuration. A choice for SysKonnect Token Ring adapters will 24in the kernel configuration. A choice for SysKonnect Token Ring adapters will
25appear. This drives supports all SysKonnect ISA and PCI adapters. Choose this 25appear. This drives supports all SysKonnect ISA and PCI adapters. Choose this
26option. I personally recommend compiling the driver as a module (M), but if you 26option. I personally recommend compiling the driver as a module (M), but if you
27you would like to compile it staticly answer Y instead. 27you would like to compile it statically answer Y instead.
28 28
29This driver supports multiple adapters without the need to load multiple copies 29This driver supports multiple adapters without the need to load multiple copies
30of the driver. You should be able to load up to 7 adapters without any kernel 30of the driver. You should be able to load up to 7 adapters without any kernel
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/vortex.txt b/Documentation/networking/vortex.txt
index 6091e5f6794f..6356d3faed36 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/vortex.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/vortex.txt
@@ -359,13 +359,13 @@ steps you should take:
359 359
360 Eliminate some variables: try different cards, different 360 Eliminate some variables: try different cards, different
361 computers, different cables, different ports on the switch/hub, 361 computers, different cables, different ports on the switch/hub,
362 different versions of the kernel or ofthe driver, etc. 362 different versions of the kernel or of the driver, etc.
363 363
364- OK, it's a driver problem. 364- OK, it's a driver problem.
365 365
366 You need to generate a report. Typically this is an email to the 366 You need to generate a report. Typically this is an email to the
367 maintainer and/or linux-net@vger.kernel.org. The maintainer's 367 maintainer and/or linux-net@vger.kernel.org. The maintainer's
368 email address will be inthe driver source or in the MAINTAINERS file. 368 email address will be in the driver source or in the MAINTAINERS file.
369 369
370- The contents of your report will vary a lot depending upon the 370- The contents of your report will vary a lot depending upon the
371 problem. If it's a kernel crash then you should refer to the 371 problem. If it's a kernel crash then you should refer to the
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/wan-router.txt b/Documentation/networking/wan-router.txt
index c96897aa08b6..0cf654147634 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/wan-router.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/wan-router.txt
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ NEW IN THIS RELEASE
148 for async connections. 148 for async connections.
149 149
150 o Added the PPPCONFIG utility 150 o Added the PPPCONFIG utility
151 Used to configure the PPPD dameon for the 151 Used to configure the PPPD daemon for the
152 WANPIPE Async PPP and standard serial port. 152 WANPIPE Async PPP and standard serial port.
153 The wancfg calls the pppconfig to configure 153 The wancfg calls the pppconfig to configure
154 the pppd. 154 the pppd.
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ PRODUCT COMPONENTS AND RELATED FILES
214/usr/local/wanrouter/patches/kdrivers: 214/usr/local/wanrouter/patches/kdrivers:
215 Sources of the latest WANPIPE device drivers. 215 Sources of the latest WANPIPE device drivers.
216 These are used to UPGRADE the linux kernel to the newest 216 These are used to UPGRADE the linux kernel to the newest
217 version if the kernel source has already been pathced with 217 version if the kernel source has already been patched with
218 WANPIPE drivers. 218 WANPIPE drivers.
219 219
220/usr/local/wanrouter/samples: 220/usr/local/wanrouter/samples:
@@ -350,7 +350,7 @@ REVISION HISTORY
350 Available as a patch. 350 Available as a patch.
351 351
3522.0.6 Aug 17, 1999 Increased debugging in statup scripts 3522.0.6 Aug 17, 1999 Increased debugging in statup scripts
353 Fixed insallation bugs from 2.0.5 353 Fixed installation bugs from 2.0.5
354 Kernel patch works for both 2.2.10 and 2.2.11 kernels. 354 Kernel patch works for both 2.2.10 and 2.2.11 kernels.
355 There is no functional difference between the two packages 355 There is no functional difference between the two packages
356 356
@@ -434,11 +434,11 @@ beta3-2.1.4 Jul 2000 o X25 M_BIT Problem fix.
434 change. 434 change.
435 435
436beta1-2.1.5 Nov 15 2000 436beta1-2.1.5 Nov 15 2000
437 o Fixed the MulitPort PPP Support for kernels 2.2.16 and above. 437 o Fixed the MultiPort PPP Support for kernels 2.2.16 and above.
438 2.2.X kernels only 438 2.2.X kernels only
439 439
440 o Secured the driver UDP debugging calls 440 o Secured the driver UDP debugging calls
441 - All illegal netowrk debugging calls are reported to 441 - All illegal network debugging calls are reported to
442 the log. 442 the log.
443 - Defined a set of allowed commands, all other denied. 443 - Defined a set of allowed commands, all other denied.
444 444
@@ -451,7 +451,7 @@ beta1-2.1.5 Nov 15 2000
451 451
452 o Keyboard Led Monitor/Debugger 452 o Keyboard Led Monitor/Debugger
453 - A new utilty /usr/sbin/wpkbdmon uses keyboard leds 453 - A new utilty /usr/sbin/wpkbdmon uses keyboard leds
454 to convey operatinal statistic information of the 454 to convey operational statistic information of the
455 Sangoma WANPIPE cards. 455 Sangoma WANPIPE cards.
456 NUM_LOCK = Line State (On=connected, Off=disconnected) 456 NUM_LOCK = Line State (On=connected, Off=disconnected)
457 CAPS_LOCK = Tx data (On=transmitting, Off=no tx data) 457 CAPS_LOCK = Tx data (On=transmitting, Off=no tx data)
@@ -470,7 +470,7 @@ beta1-2.1.5 Nov 15 2000
470 o Fixed the Frame Relay and Chdlc network interfaces so they are 470 o Fixed the Frame Relay and Chdlc network interfaces so they are
471 compatible with libpcap libraries. Meaning, tcpdump, snort, 471 compatible with libpcap libraries. Meaning, tcpdump, snort,
472 ethereal, and all other packet sniffers and debuggers work on 472 ethereal, and all other packet sniffers and debuggers work on
473 all WANPIPE netowrk interfaces. 473 all WANPIPE network interfaces.
474 - Set the network interface encoding type to ARPHRD_PPP. 474 - Set the network interface encoding type to ARPHRD_PPP.
475 This tell the sniffers that data obtained from the 475 This tell the sniffers that data obtained from the
476 network interface is in pure IP format. 476 network interface is in pure IP format.
@@ -570,7 +570,7 @@ bata1-2.2.1 Feb 09 2001
570 570
571 Option to COMPILE WANPIPE modules against the currently 571 Option to COMPILE WANPIPE modules against the currently
572 running kernel, thus no need for manual kernel and module 572 running kernel, thus no need for manual kernel and module
573 re-compilatin. 573 re-compilation.
574 574
575 o Updates and Bug Fixes to wancfg utility. 575 o Updates and Bug Fixes to wancfg utility.
576 576