How does network kernel modules get loaded?

fpemud · Guru Joined: 15 Feb 2012 Posts: 349

I see the network protocol can be configured as module in menuconfig, like ipv6, net filter, etc.

For the device driver, I know the kernel sends events to udev when probing PCI bus, udev loads the module.
But if i compile network protocol as module, who is in charge to load them?

like if I compile ipv6 as module, when running dhcpcd(with ipv6 support), will dhcpcd load the ipv6 module and acquire a ipv6 addr?
or is there a central program like udev is in charge to load them?

MacGyver031 · Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:12 am Post subject:

It depends on the module. I have seen that 8012q (VLAN) module seems to load automatically on one system, while on the other I have to load it "manually".

So to be sure, you should put all modules into /etc/conf.d/modules to get them loaded and work without any flaw.
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