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diff --git a/Documentation/networking/igb.txt b/Documentation/networking/igb.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f90643ef3 --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/networking/igb.txt @@ -0,0 +1,129 @@ +Linux* Base Driver for Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection +=========================================================== + +Intel Gigabit Linux driver. +Copyright(c) 1999 - 2013 Intel Corporation. + +Contents +======== + +- Identifying Your Adapter +- Additional Configurations +- Support + +Identifying Your Adapter +======================== + +This driver supports all 82575, 82576 and 82580-based Intel (R) gigabit network +connections. + +For specific information on how to identify your adapter, go to the Adapter & +Driver ID Guide at: + + http://support.intel.com/support/go/network/adapter/idguide.htm + +Command Line Parameters +======================= + +The default value for each parameter is generally the recommended setting, +unless otherwise noted. + +max_vfs +------- +Valid Range: 0-7 +Default Value: 0 + +This parameter adds support for SR-IOV. It causes the driver to spawn up to +max_vfs worth of virtual function. + +Additional Configurations +========================= + + Jumbo Frames + ------------ + Jumbo Frames support is enabled by changing the MTU to a value larger than + the default of 1500. Use the ip command to increase the MTU size. + For example: + + ip link set dev eth<x> mtu 9000 + + This setting is not saved across reboots. + + Notes: + + - The maximum MTU setting for Jumbo Frames is 9216. This value coincides + with the maximum Jumbo Frames size of 9234 bytes. + + - Using Jumbo frames at 10 or 100 Mbps is not supported and may result in + poor performance or loss of link. + + ethtool + ------- + The driver utilizes the ethtool interface for driver configuration and + diagnostics, as well as displaying statistical information. The latest + version of ethtool can be found at: + + https://www.kernel.org/pub/software/network/ethtool/ + + Enabling Wake on LAN* (WoL) + --------------------------- + WoL is configured through the ethtool* utility. + + For instructions on enabling WoL with ethtool, refer to the ethtool man page. + + WoL will be enabled on the system during the next shut down or reboot. + For this driver version, in order to enable WoL, the igb driver must be + loaded when shutting down or rebooting the system. + + Wake On LAN is only supported on port A of multi-port adapters. + + Wake On LAN is not supported for the Intel(R) Gigabit VT Quad Port Server + Adapter. + + Multiqueue + ---------- + In this mode, a separate MSI-X vector is allocated for each queue and one + for "other" interrupts such as link status change and errors. All + interrupts are throttled via interrupt moderation. Interrupt moderation + must be used to avoid interrupt storms while the driver is processing one + interrupt. The moderation value should be at least as large as the expected + time for the driver to process an interrupt. Multiqueue is off by default. + + REQUIREMENTS: MSI-X support is required for Multiqueue. If MSI-X is not + found, the system will fallback to MSI or to Legacy interrupts. + + MAC and VLAN anti-spoofing feature + ---------------------------------- + When a malicious driver attempts to send a spoofed packet, it is dropped by + the hardware and not transmitted. An interrupt is sent to the PF driver + notifying it of the spoof attempt. + + When a spoofed packet is detected the PF driver will send the following + message to the system log (displayed by the "dmesg" command): + + Spoof event(s) detected on VF(n) + + Where n=the VF that attempted to do the spoofing. + + Setting MAC Address, VLAN and Rate Limit Using IProute2 Tool + ------------------------------------------------------------ + You can set a MAC address of a Virtual Function (VF), a default VLAN and the + rate limit using the IProute2 tool. Download the latest version of the + iproute2 tool from Sourceforge if your version does not have all the + features you require. + + +Support +======= + +For general information, go to the Intel support website at: + + www.intel.com/support/ + +or the Intel Wired Networking project hosted by Sourceforge at: + + http://sourceforge.net/projects/e1000 + +If an issue is identified with the released source code on the supported +kernel with a supported adapter, email the specific information related +to the issue to e1000-devel@lists.sf.net |