NAME

lo − Data Link Level Loopback Driver

DESCRIPTION

The lo driver provides a generic loopback driver conforming to the DL (datalink) interface specification.  Multiple loopback drivers may be configured and used for purposes other than the use with the Internet protocols. 

Address format is not relevant and the address value specified in DL_* requests is ignored.  DL_UNITDATA_IND messages will have the source address being a duplicate of the destination address provided on the DL_UNITDATA_IND request. 

SEE ALSO

ip(7), llc(7). 

\*U  —  Version 1.0