ei_tx_err(9)
NAME
ei_tx_err - handle transmitter error
SYNOPSIS
void ei_tx_err (struct net_device *dev);
ARGUMENTS
dev network device which threw the exception
DESCRIPTION
A transmitter error has happened. Most likely excess col
lisions (which is a fairly normal condition). If the error
is one where the Tx will have been aborted, we try and
send another one right away, instead of letting the failed
packet sit and collect dust in the Tx buffer. This is a
much better solution as it avoids kernel based Tx time
outs, and an unnecessary card reset.
- Called with lock held.