Data Link Provider Interface Implementation
The Data Link Provider Interface (DLPI) implementation of the operating system is designed to follow AT&T's "UNIX International OSI Work Group Data Link Provider Interface" Version 2 (DRAFT) specification. You can obtain a copy electronically if you have Internet access.
For information about obtaining the DLPI specification, see Obtaining Copies of the DLPI Specifications .
It is assumed that you are familiar with the DLPI Version 2 specification published by UNIX International, RFC1042, and the various IEEE 802.x documents.
Note: In the text below, the term dlpi refers to the driver, while DLPI refers to the
specification.
The dlpi driver is implemented as a style 2 provider and supports both the connectionless and connection-oriented modes of communication.