4 Device Identification

The device name is required to configure the network interface using the “ethtool” command line utility.
  1. Make sure the EVB-LAN8670-RMII is plugged into the EV07R15A SAMA5D29 Curiosity Development Board to see its device name.
  2. Run the below command.

    $ ip link show

    Running the command displays detailed information about all available network interfaces. The device name varies depending on the platforms which you are using.

    For EV07R15A SAMA5D29 Curiosity Development Board’s, the "ethX format is used. Where X is the number starting from 0. For example, typically it is “eth0”.