Understanding the Network Interface Device Naming in RHEL 7

Understanding the Network Interface Device Naming in RHEL 7

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

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  • All multi-function PCI devices will carry the [f<function>] number in the device name, including the function 0 device.

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