This function dynamically allocates memory for an array of if_nameindex structures, one structure for each interface. A structure with an if_index value of 0 and a NULL if_name value indicates the end of the array. The following if_nameindex structure must also be defined by including the IF.H header file prior to the call to if_ nameindex(): struct if_nameindex { unsigned int if_index; char *if_name; }; To free the memory allocated by this function, use the if_ freenameindex() function. If an error occurs, the function returns a NULL pointer and sets errno to an appropriate value.