Understanding the Predictable Network Interface Device Names
The names have two character prefixes based on the type of interface:
en for Ethernet,
wl for wireless LAN (WLAN),
ww for wireless wide area network (WWAN).
The names have the following types:
Device Name Types
- All multi-function PCI devices will carry the [f<function>] number in the device name, including the function 0 device.