diff --git a/config/common_linuxapp b/config/common_linuxapp
index 5d5e3e4..f72ba0e 100644
--- a/config/common_linuxapp
+++ b/config/common_linuxapp
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #   BSD LICENSE
 #
-#   Copyright(c) 2010-2015 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+#   Copyright(c) 2010-2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
 #   All rights reserved.
 #
 #   Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
@@ -507,6 +507,7 @@ CONFIG_RTE_KNI_VHOST_DEBUG_TX=n
 #
 CONFIG_RTE_KCP_KMOD=y
 CONFIG_RTE_KCP_KO_DEBUG=n
+CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_CTRL_IF=y
 
 #
 # Compile vhost library
diff --git a/doc/api/doxy-api-index.md b/doc/api/doxy-api-index.md
index 7a91001..214d16e 100644
--- a/doc/api/doxy-api-index.md
+++ b/doc/api/doxy-api-index.md
@@ -149,4 +149,5 @@ There are many libraries, so their headers may be grouped by topics:
   [common]             (@ref rte_common.h),
   [ABI compat]         (@ref rte_compat.h),
   [keepalive]          (@ref rte_keepalive.h),
-  [version]            (@ref rte_version.h)
+  [version]            (@ref rte_version.h),
+  [control interface]  (@ref rte_ctrl_if.h)
diff --git a/doc/api/doxy-api.conf b/doc/api/doxy-api.conf
index 57e8b5d..fd69bf1 100644
--- a/doc/api/doxy-api.conf
+++ b/doc/api/doxy-api.conf
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ INPUT                   = doc/api/doxy-api-index.md \
                           lib/librte_cmdline \
                           lib/librte_compat \
                           lib/librte_cryptodev \
+                          lib/librte_ctrl_if \
                           lib/librte_distributor \
                           lib/librte_ether \
                           lib/librte_hash \
diff --git a/doc/guides/rel_notes/release_2_3.rst b/doc/guides/rel_notes/release_2_3.rst
index 99de186..39725e4 100644
--- a/doc/guides/rel_notes/release_2_3.rst
+++ b/doc/guides/rel_notes/release_2_3.rst
@@ -4,6 +4,14 @@ DPDK Release 2.3
 New Features
 ------------
 
+* **Control interface support added.**
+
+  To enable controlling DPDK ports by common Linux tools.
+  Following modules added to DPDK:
+
+  * librte_ctrl_if library
+  * librte_eal/linuxapp/kcp kernel module
+
 
 Resolved Issues
 ---------------
@@ -51,6 +59,7 @@ The libraries prepended with a plus sign were incremented in this version.
      librte_acl.so.2
      librte_cfgfile.so.2
      librte_cmdline.so.1
+   + librte_ctrl_if.so.1
      librte_distributor.so.1
      librte_eal.so.2
      librte_hash.so.2
diff --git a/lib/Makefile b/lib/Makefile
index ef172ea..a50bc1e 100644
--- a/lib/Makefile
+++ b/lib/Makefile
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #   BSD LICENSE
 #
-#   Copyright(c) 2010-2015 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+#   Copyright(c) 2010-2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
 #   All rights reserved.
 #
 #   Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ DIRS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_PORT) += librte_port
 DIRS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_TABLE) += librte_table
 DIRS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_PIPELINE) += librte_pipeline
 DIRS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_REORDER) += librte_reorder
+DIRS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_CTRL_IF) += librte_ctrl_if
 
 ifeq ($(CONFIG_RTE_EXEC_ENV_LINUXAPP),y)
 DIRS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_KNI) += librte_kni
diff --git a/lib/librte_ctrl_if/Makefile b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/Makefile
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4e82966
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/Makefile
@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+#   BSD LICENSE
+#
+#   Copyright(c) 2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+#   All rights reserved.
+#
+#   Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+#   modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+#   are met:
+#
+#     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+#       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+#     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+#       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+#       the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+#       distribution.
+#     * Neither the name of Intel Corporation nor the names of its
+#       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+#       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+#
+#   THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+#   "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+#   LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+#   A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+#   OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+#   SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+#   LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+#   DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+#   THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+#   (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+#   OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+
+include $(RTE_SDK)/mk/rte.vars.mk
+
+#
+# library name
+#
+LIB = librte_ctrl_if.a
+
+CFLAGS += -O3
+CFLAGS += $(WERROR_FLAGS)
+
+EXPORT_MAP := rte_ctrl_if_version.map
+
+LIBABIVER := 1
+
+SRCS-y += rte_ctrl_if.c
+SRCS-y += rte_nl.c
+SRCS-y += rte_ethtool.c
+
+#
+# Export include files
+#
+SYMLINK-y-include += rte_ctrl_if.h
+
+# this lib depends upon:
+DEPDIRS-y += lib/librte_ether
+
+include $(RTE_SDK)/mk/rte.lib.mk
diff --git a/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ctrl_if.c b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ctrl_if.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a84eea0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ctrl_if.c
@@ -0,0 +1,162 @@
+/*-
+ *   BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ *   Copyright(c) 2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+ *   All rights reserved.
+ *
+ *   Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ *   modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ *   are met:
+ *
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *       the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *       distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of Intel Corporation nor the names of its
+ *       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ *   THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ *   "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ *   A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ *   OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ *   SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ *   DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ *   THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ *   (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ *   OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include <fcntl.h>
+#include <unistd.h>
+
+#include <sys/ioctl.h>
+
+#include <rte_ethdev.h>
+#include "rte_ctrl_if.h"
+#include "rte_nl.h"
+
+static int kcp_fd = -1;
+static int kcp_fd_ref;
+
+static int
+control_interface_init(void)
+{
+	int ret;
+	kcp_fd = open("/dev/" KCP_DEVICE, O_RDWR);
+
+	if (kcp_fd < 0) {
+		RTE_LOG(ERR, CTRL_IF,
+				"Failed to initialize control interface.\n");
+		return -1;
+	}
+
+	ret = control_interface_nl_init();
+	if (ret < 0)
+		close(kcp_fd);
+
+	return ret;
+}
+
+static int
+control_interface_ref_get(void)
+{
+	int ret = 0;
+
+	if (kcp_fd_ref == 0)
+		ret = control_interface_init();
+
+	if (ret == 0)
+		kcp_fd_ref++;
+
+	return kcp_fd_ref;
+}
+
+static void
+control_interface_release(void)
+{
+	close(kcp_fd);
+	control_interface_nl_release();
+}
+
+static int
+control_interface_ref_put(void)
+{
+	if (kcp_fd_ref == 0)
+		return 0;
+
+	kcp_fd_ref--;
+
+	if (kcp_fd_ref == 0)
+		control_interface_release();
+
+	return kcp_fd_ref;
+}
+
+static int
+rte_eth_control_interface_create_one(uint8_t port_id)
+{
+	if (control_interface_ref_get() != 0) {
+		ioctl(kcp_fd, RTE_KCP_IOCTL_CREATE, port_id);
+		RTE_LOG(DEBUG, CTRL_IF,
+				"Control interface created for port:%u\n",
+			port_id);
+	}
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+int
+rte_eth_control_interface_create(void)
+{
+	int i;
+	int ret = 0;
+
+	for (i = 0; i < RTE_MAX_ETHPORTS; i++) {
+		if (rte_eth_dev_is_valid_port(i)) {
+			ret = rte_eth_control_interface_create_one(i);
+			if (ret < 0)
+				return ret;
+		}
+	}
+
+	return ret;
+}
+
+static int
+rte_eth_control_interface_destroy_one(uint8_t port_id)
+{
+	ioctl(kcp_fd, RTE_KCP_IOCTL_RELEASE, port_id);
+	control_interface_ref_put();
+	RTE_LOG(DEBUG, CTRL_IF, "Control interface destroyed for port:%u\n",
+			port_id);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+int
+rte_eth_control_interface_destroy(void)
+{
+	int i;
+	int ret = 0;
+
+	for (i = 0; i < RTE_MAX_ETHPORTS; i++) {
+		if (rte_eth_dev_is_valid_port(i)) {
+			ret = rte_eth_control_interface_destroy_one(i);
+			if (ret < 0)
+				return ret;
+		}
+	}
+
+	return ret;
+}
+
+int
+rte_eth_control_interface_process_msg(int flag, unsigned int timeout_sec)
+{
+	return control_interface_process_msg(flag, timeout_sec);
+}
diff --git a/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ctrl_if.h b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ctrl_if.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dcaf6dd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ctrl_if.h
@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+/*-
+ *   BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ *   Copyright(c) 2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+ *   All rights reserved.
+ *
+ *   Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ *   modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ *   are met:
+ *
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *       the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *       distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of Intel Corporation nor the names of its
+ *       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ *   THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ *   "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ *   A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ *   OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ *   SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ *   DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ *   THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ *   (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ *   OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef _RTE_CTRL_IF_H_
+#define _RTE_CTRL_IF_H_
+
+/**
+ * @file
+ *
+ * Control Interface Library for RTE
+ */
+
+#ifdef __cplusplus
+extern "C" {
+#endif
+
+#include <exec-env/rte_kcp_common.h>
+
+/**
+ * Flags values for rte_eth_control_interface_process_msg() API
+ */
+enum control_interface_process_flag {
+	/**< Process if msg available. */
+	RTE_ETHTOOL_CTRL_IF_PROCESS_MSG,
+
+	/**< Discard msg if available, respond with a error value. */
+	RTE_ETHTOOL_CTRL_IF_DISCARD_MSG,
+};
+
+/**
+ * Creates control interfaces (Linux virtual network interface)for
+ * each existing eal port.
+ *
+ * This API opens device created by supportive kernel module and initializes
+ * kernel communication interface.
+ *
+ * If supportive kernel module is not inserted this API will return
+ * an error.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *  0 on success.
+ *  Negative value on error.
+ */
+int rte_eth_control_interface_create(void);
+
+/**
+ * Destroys control interfaces.
+ *
+ * This API close device created by supportive kernel module and release
+ * underlying communication interface.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *  0 on success.
+ *  Negative value on error.
+ */
+int rte_eth_control_interface_destroy(void);
+
+/**
+ * Process if any received message is available.
+ *
+ * This function can be blocking or unblocking according timeout_sec
+ * parameter value. If function will be continuous loop, like can be
+ * called by any forwarding lcore, nonblocking mode should be preferred.
+ * If a separate thread created to handle control messages, blocking
+ * mode can be preferred to save CPU cycles.
+ *
+ * @param flag
+ *  Defines what to do with message, can be process or discard.
+ *
+ * @param timeout_sec
+ *  if 0, function is in nonblocking mode.
+ *  if > 0, blocks for given time, if there is no message available,
+ *  sleeps again same amount of time. Value is in seconds.
+ *
+ * @return
+ *  0 on success.
+ *  Negative value on error.
+ */
+int rte_eth_control_interface_process_msg(int flag, unsigned int timeout_sec);
+
+#ifdef __cplusplus
+}
+#endif
+
+#endif /* _RTE_CTRL_IF_H_ */
diff --git a/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ctrl_if_version.map b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ctrl_if_version.map
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b27e26
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ctrl_if_version.map
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+DPDK_2.3 {
+	global:
+
+	rte_eth_control_interface_create;
+	rte_eth_control_interface_destroy;
+	rte_eth_control_interface_process_msg;
+
+	local: *;
+};
diff --git a/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ethtool.c b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ethtool.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1caeab4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ethtool.c
@@ -0,0 +1,354 @@
+/*-
+ *   BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ *   Copyright(c) 2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+ *   All rights reserved.
+ *
+ *   Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ *   modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ *   are met:
+ *
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *       the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *       distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of Intel Corporation nor the names of its
+ *       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ *   THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ *   "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ *   A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ *   OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ *   SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ *   DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ *   THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ *   (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ *   OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include <stdio.h>
+
+#include <linux/if_link.h>
+
+#include <rte_version.h>
+#include <rte_ethdev.h>
+#include "rte_ethtool.h"
+
+#define ETHTOOL_GEEPROM_LEN 99
+#define ETHTOOL_GREGS_LEN 98
+#define ETHTOOL_GSSET_COUNT 97
+
+static int
+get_drvinfo(int port_id, void *data, int *data_len)
+{
+	struct ethtool_drvinfo *info = data;
+	struct rte_eth_dev_info dev_info;
+	int n;
+
+	memset(&dev_info, 0, sizeof(dev_info));
+	rte_eth_dev_info_get(port_id, &dev_info);
+
+	snprintf(info->driver, sizeof(info->driver), "%s",
+		dev_info.driver_name);
+	snprintf(info->version, sizeof(info->version), "%s",
+		rte_version());
+	snprintf(info->bus_info, sizeof(info->bus_info),
+		"%04x:%02x:%02x.%x",
+		dev_info.pci_dev->addr.domain, dev_info.pci_dev->addr.bus,
+		dev_info.pci_dev->addr.devid, dev_info.pci_dev->addr.function);
+
+	n = rte_eth_dev_get_reg_length(port_id);
+	info->regdump_len = n < 0 ? 0 : n;
+
+	n = rte_eth_dev_get_eeprom_length(port_id);
+	info->eedump_len = n < 0 ? 0 : n;
+
+	info->n_stats = sizeof(struct rte_eth_stats) / sizeof(uint64_t);
+	info->testinfo_len = 0;
+
+	*data_len = sizeof(struct ethtool_drvinfo);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int
+get_reg_len(int port_id, void *data, int *data_len)
+{
+	int reg_length = 0;
+
+	reg_length = rte_eth_dev_get_reg_length(port_id);
+	if (reg_length < 0)
+		return reg_length;
+
+	*(int *)data = reg_length * sizeof(uint32_t);
+	*data_len = sizeof(int);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int
+get_reg(int port_id, void *in_data, void *out_data, int *out_data_len)
+{
+	unsigned int reg_length;
+	int reg_length_out_len;
+	struct ethtool_regs *ethtool_regs = in_data;
+	struct rte_dev_reg_info regs = {
+		.data = out_data,
+		.length = 0,
+	};
+	int ret;
+
+	ret = get_reg_len(port_id, &reg_length, &reg_length_out_len);
+	if (ret < 0 || reg_length > ethtool_regs->len)
+		return -1;
+
+	ret = rte_eth_dev_get_reg_info(port_id, &regs);
+	if (ret < 0)
+		return ret;
+
+	ethtool_regs->version = regs.version;
+	*out_data_len = reg_length;
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int
+get_link(int port_id, void *data, int *data_len)
+{
+	struct rte_eth_link link;
+
+	rte_eth_link_get(port_id, &link);
+
+	*(int *)data = link.link_status;
+	*data_len = sizeof(int);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int
+get_eeprom_length(int port_id, void *data, int *data_len)
+{
+	int eeprom_length = 0;
+
+	eeprom_length = rte_eth_dev_get_eeprom_length(port_id);
+	if (eeprom_length < 0)
+		return eeprom_length;
+
+	*(int *)data = eeprom_length;
+	*data_len = sizeof(int);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int
+get_eeprom(int port_id, void *in_data, void *out_data)
+{
+	struct ethtool_eeprom *eeprom = in_data;
+	struct rte_dev_eeprom_info eeprom_info = {
+		.data = out_data,
+		.offset = eeprom->offset,
+		.length = eeprom->len,
+	};
+	int ret;
+
+	ret = rte_eth_dev_get_eeprom(port_id, &eeprom_info);
+	if (ret < 0)
+		return ret;
+
+	eeprom->magic = eeprom_info.magic;
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int
+set_eeprom(int port_id, void *in_data, void *out_data)
+{
+	struct ethtool_eeprom *eeprom = in_data;
+	struct rte_dev_eeprom_info eeprom_info = {
+		.data = out_data,
+		.offset = eeprom->offset,
+		.length = eeprom->len,
+	};
+	int ret;
+
+	ret = rte_eth_dev_set_eeprom(port_id, &eeprom_info);
+	if (ret < 0)
+		return ret;
+
+	eeprom->magic = eeprom_info.magic;
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int
+get_pauseparam(int port_id, void *data, void *data_len)
+{
+	struct ethtool_pauseparam *pauseparam = data;
+	struct rte_eth_fc_conf fc_conf;
+	int ret;
+
+	ret = rte_eth_dev_flow_ctrl_get(port_id, &fc_conf);
+	if (ret)
+		return ret;
+
+	pauseparam->tx_pause = 0;
+	pauseparam->rx_pause = 0;
+
+	switch (fc_conf.mode) {
+	case RTE_FC_RX_PAUSE:
+		pauseparam->rx_pause = 1;
+		break;
+	case RTE_FC_TX_PAUSE:
+		pauseparam->tx_pause = 1;
+		break;
+	case RTE_FC_FULL:
+		pauseparam->rx_pause = 1;
+		pauseparam->tx_pause = 1;
+	default:
+		break;
+	}
+	pauseparam->autoneg = (uint32_t)fc_conf.autoneg;
+
+	*(int *)data_len = sizeof(struct ethtool_pauseparam);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+int
+rte_eth_dev_ethtool_process(int cmd_id, int port_id, void *in_data,
+		void *out_data, int *out_data_len)
+{
+	int ret = 0;
+
+	if (!rte_eth_dev_is_valid_port(port_id))
+		return -ENODEV;
+
+	switch (cmd_id) {
+	case ETHTOOL_GDRVINFO:
+		return get_drvinfo(port_id, out_data, out_data_len);
+	case ETHTOOL_GREGS_LEN:
+		return get_reg_len(port_id, out_data, out_data_len);
+	case ETHTOOL_GREGS:
+		return get_reg(port_id, in_data, out_data, out_data_len);
+	case ETHTOOL_GLINK:
+		return get_link(port_id, out_data, out_data_len);
+	case ETHTOOL_GEEPROM_LEN:
+		return get_eeprom_length(port_id, out_data, out_data_len);
+	case ETHTOOL_GEEPROM:
+		return get_eeprom(port_id, in_data, out_data);
+	case ETHTOOL_SEEPROM:
+		return set_eeprom(port_id, in_data, out_data);
+	case ETHTOOL_GPAUSEPARAM:
+		return get_pauseparam(port_id, out_data, out_data_len);
+	default:
+		ret = -95 /* EOPNOTSUPP */;
+		break;
+	}
+
+	return ret;
+}
+
+static int
+set_mtu(int port_id, void *in_data)
+{
+	int *mtu = in_data;
+
+	return rte_eth_dev_set_mtu(port_id, *mtu);
+}
+
+static int
+get_stats(int port_id, void *data, int *data_len)
+{
+	struct rte_eth_stats stats;
+	struct rtnl_link_stats64 *if_stats = data;
+	int ret;
+
+	ret = rte_eth_stats_get(port_id, &stats);
+	if (ret < 0)
+		return -EOPNOTSUPP;
+
+	if_stats->rx_packets = stats.ipackets;
+	if_stats->tx_packets = stats.opackets;
+	if_stats->rx_bytes = stats.ibytes;
+	if_stats->tx_bytes = stats.obytes;
+	if_stats->rx_errors = stats.ierrors;
+	if_stats->tx_errors = stats.oerrors;
+	if_stats->rx_dropped = stats.imissed;
+	if_stats->multicast = stats.imcasts;
+
+	*data_len = sizeof(struct rtnl_link_stats64);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int
+get_mac(int port_id, void *data, int *data_len)
+{
+	struct ether_addr addr;
+
+	rte_eth_macaddr_get(port_id, &addr);
+	memcpy(data, &addr, sizeof(struct ether_addr));
+
+	*data_len = sizeof(struct ether_addr);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int
+set_mac(int port_id, void *in_data)
+{
+	struct ether_addr addr;
+
+	memcpy(&addr, in_data, ETHER_ADDR_LEN);
+
+	return rte_eth_dev_default_mac_addr_set(port_id, &addr);
+}
+
+static int
+start_port(int port_id)
+{
+	rte_eth_dev_stop(port_id);
+	return rte_eth_dev_start(port_id);
+}
+
+static int
+stop_port(int port_id)
+{
+	rte_eth_dev_stop(port_id);
+	return 0;
+}
+
+int
+rte_eth_dev_control_process(int cmd_id, int port_id, void *in_data,
+		void *out_data, int *out_data_len)
+{
+	int ret = 0;
+
+	if (!rte_eth_dev_is_valid_port(port_id))
+		return -ENODEV;
+
+	switch (cmd_id) {
+	case RTE_KCP_REQ_CHANGE_MTU:
+		return set_mtu(port_id, in_data);
+	case RTE_KCP_REQ_GET_STATS:
+		return get_stats(port_id, out_data, out_data_len);
+	case RTE_KCP_REQ_GET_MAC:
+		return get_mac(port_id, out_data, out_data_len);
+	case RTE_KCP_REQ_SET_MAC:
+		return set_mac(port_id, in_data);
+	case RTE_KCP_REQ_START_PORT:
+		return start_port(port_id);
+	case RTE_KCP_REQ_STOP_PORT:
+		return stop_port(port_id);
+	default:
+		ret = -95 /* EOPNOTSUPP */;
+		break;
+	}
+
+	return ret;
+}
diff --git a/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ethtool.h b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ethtool.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..19f364f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_ethtool.h
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+/*-
+ *   BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ *   Copyright(c) 2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+ *   All rights reserved.
+ *
+ *   Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ *   modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ *   are met:
+ *
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *       the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *       distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of Intel Corporation nor the names of its
+ *       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ *   THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ *   "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ *   A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ *   OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ *   SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ *   DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ *   THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ *   (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ *   OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef _RTE_ETHTOOL_H_
+#define _RTE_ETHTOOL_H_
+
+#ifdef __cplusplus
+extern "C" {
+#endif
+
+#include <linux/ethtool.h>
+
+#include <exec-env/rte_kcp_common.h>
+
+int rte_eth_dev_ethtool_process(int cmd_id, int port_id, void *in_data,
+		void *out_data, int *out_data_len);
+int rte_eth_dev_control_process(int cmd_id, int port_id, void *in_data,
+		void *out_data, int *out_data_len);
+
+#ifdef __cplusplus
+}
+#endif
+
+#endif /* _RTE_ETHTOOL_H_ */
diff --git a/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_nl.c b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_nl.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..33f1319
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_nl.c
@@ -0,0 +1,259 @@
+/*-
+ *   BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ *   Copyright(c) 2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+ *   All rights reserved.
+ *
+ *   Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ *   modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ *   are met:
+ *
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *       the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *       distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of Intel Corporation nor the names of its
+ *       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ *   THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ *   "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ *   A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ *   OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ *   SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ *   DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ *   THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ *   (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ *   OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include <unistd.h>
+
+#include <sys/socket.h>
+#include <linux/netlink.h>
+
+#include <rte_spinlock.h>
+#include <rte_ethdev.h>
+#include "rte_ethtool.h"
+#include "rte_nl.h"
+#include "rte_ctrl_if.h"
+
+#define KCP_NL_GRP 31
+#define MAX_PAYLOAD 1024
+
+struct ctrl_if_nl {
+	struct nlmsghdr *nlh;
+	struct msghdr msg;
+	struct iovec iov;
+};
+
+static int sock_fd = -1;
+pthread_t thread_id;
+pthread_cond_t cond  = PTHREAD_COND_INITIALIZER;
+pthread_mutex_t msg_lock = PTHREAD_MUTEX_INITIALIZER;
+static uint8_t nlmsg[NLMSG_SPACE(MAX_PAYLOAD) * 2];
+static struct sockaddr_nl dest_addr;
+static struct sockaddr_nl src_addr;
+
+static struct ctrl_if_nl nl_s = {
+	.nlh = (struct nlmsghdr *)nlmsg,
+};
+
+static struct ctrl_if_nl nl_r = {
+	.nlh = (struct nlmsghdr *)(nlmsg + NLMSG_SPACE(MAX_PAYLOAD)),
+};
+
+static int kcp_ethtool_msg_count;
+static struct kcp_ethtool_msg msg_storage;
+
+static void
+control_interface_nl_send(void *buf, size_t len)
+{
+	int ret;
+
+	/* Fill in the netlink message payload */
+	memcpy(NLMSG_DATA(nl_s.nlh), buf, len);
+
+	ret = sendmsg(sock_fd, &nl_s.msg, 0);
+
+	if (ret < 0)
+		RTE_LOG(ERR, CTRL_IF, "Failed nl msg send. ret:%d, err:%d\n",
+				ret, errno);
+}
+
+static void
+control_interface_nl_process_msg(struct kcp_ethtool_msg *msg)
+{
+	if (msg->cmd_id > RTE_KCP_REQ_UNKNOWN) {
+		msg->err = rte_eth_dev_control_process(msg->cmd_id,
+				msg->port_id, msg->input_buffer,
+				msg->output_buffer, &msg->output_buffer_len);
+	} else {
+		msg->err = rte_eth_dev_ethtool_process(msg->cmd_id,
+				msg->port_id, msg->input_buffer,
+				msg->output_buffer, &msg->output_buffer_len);
+	}
+
+	control_interface_nl_send((void *)msg,
+			sizeof(struct kcp_ethtool_msg));
+}
+
+int
+control_interface_process_msg(int flag, unsigned int timeout_sec)
+{
+	int ret = 0;
+	struct timespec ts;
+
+	pthread_mutex_lock(&msg_lock);
+
+	clock_gettime(CLOCK_REALTIME, &ts);
+	ts.tv_sec += timeout_sec;
+	while (timeout_sec && !kcp_ethtool_msg_count && !ret)
+		ret = pthread_cond_timedwait(&cond, &msg_lock, &ts);
+
+	switch (flag) {
+	case RTE_ETHTOOL_CTRL_IF_PROCESS_MSG:
+		if (kcp_ethtool_msg_count) {
+			control_interface_nl_process_msg(&msg_storage);
+			kcp_ethtool_msg_count = 0;
+		}
+		ret = 0;
+		break;
+
+	case RTE_ETHTOOL_CTRL_IF_DISCARD_MSG:
+		if (kcp_ethtool_msg_count) {
+			msg_storage.err = -1;
+			control_interface_nl_send((void *)&msg_storage,
+					sizeof(struct kcp_ethtool_msg));
+			kcp_ethtool_msg_count = 0;
+		}
+		ret = 0;
+		break;
+
+	default:
+		ret = -1;
+		break;
+	}
+	pthread_mutex_unlock(&msg_lock);
+
+	return ret;
+}
+
+static int
+msg_add_and_signal(struct nlmsghdr *nlh)
+{
+	pthread_mutex_lock(&msg_lock);
+
+	memcpy(&msg_storage, NLMSG_DATA(nlh), sizeof(struct kcp_ethtool_msg));
+	kcp_ethtool_msg_count = 1;
+
+	pthread_cond_signal(&cond);
+
+	pthread_mutex_unlock(&msg_lock);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static void *
+control_interface_nl_recv(void *arg)
+{
+	int ret;
+
+	for (;;) {
+		ret = recvmsg(sock_fd, &nl_r.msg, 0);
+		if (ret < 0)
+			continue;
+
+		if ((unsigned)ret < sizeof(struct kcp_ethtool_msg)) {
+			RTE_LOG(WARNING, CTRL_IF,
+					"Received %u bytes, payload %lu\n",
+					ret, sizeof(struct kcp_ethtool_msg));
+			continue;
+		}
+
+		msg_add_and_signal(nl_r.nlh);
+	}
+
+	return arg;
+}
+
+static void
+nl_setup_header(struct ctrl_if_nl *nl, struct sockaddr_nl *daddr)
+{
+	memset(nl->nlh, 0, NLMSG_SPACE(MAX_PAYLOAD));
+
+	/* Fill the netlink message header */
+	nl->nlh->nlmsg_len = NLMSG_SPACE(MAX_PAYLOAD);
+	nl->nlh->nlmsg_pid = getpid();  /* self pid */
+	nl->nlh->nlmsg_flags = 0;
+
+	nl->iov.iov_base = (void *)nl->nlh;
+	nl->iov.iov_len = nl->nlh->nlmsg_len;
+	memset(&nl->msg, 0, sizeof(struct msghdr));
+	nl->msg.msg_name = (void *)daddr;
+	nl->msg.msg_namelen = sizeof(struct sockaddr_nl);
+	nl->msg.msg_iov = &nl->iov;
+	nl->msg.msg_iovlen = 1;
+}
+
+static int
+control_interface_nl_socket_init(void)
+{
+	int fd;
+	int ret;
+
+	fd = socket(PF_NETLINK, SOCK_RAW, KCP_NL_GRP);
+	if (fd < 0)
+		return -1;
+
+	src_addr.nl_family = AF_NETLINK;
+	src_addr.nl_pid = getpid();
+	ret = bind(fd, (struct sockaddr *)&src_addr, sizeof(src_addr));
+	if (ret) {
+		close(fd);
+		return -1;
+	}
+
+	dest_addr.nl_family = AF_NETLINK;
+	dest_addr.nl_pid = 0;   /*  For Linux Kernel */
+	dest_addr.nl_groups = 0;
+
+	nl_setup_header(&nl_s, &dest_addr);
+	nl_setup_header(&nl_r, &dest_addr);
+
+	return fd;
+}
+
+int
+control_interface_nl_init(void)
+{
+	int ret;
+	char buf[] = "pid";
+	sock_fd = control_interface_nl_socket_init();
+
+	if (sock_fd < 0) {
+		RTE_LOG(ERR, CTRL_IF,
+				"Failed to initialize control interface.\n");
+		return -1;
+	}
+
+	ret = pthread_create(&thread_id, NULL, control_interface_nl_recv,
+			NULL);
+	if (ret != 0)
+		return -1;
+	control_interface_nl_send((void *)buf, sizeof(buf));
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+void
+control_interface_nl_release(void)
+{
+	pthread_cancel(thread_id);
+	pthread_join(thread_id, NULL);
+	close(sock_fd);
+}
diff --git a/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_nl.h b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_nl.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e422bf9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/librte_ctrl_if/rte_nl.h
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+/*-
+ *   BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ *   Copyright(c) 2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+ *   All rights reserved.
+ *
+ *   Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ *   modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ *   are met:
+ *
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *       the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *       distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of Intel Corporation nor the names of its
+ *       contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *       from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ *   THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ *   "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ *   A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ *   OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ *   SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ *   LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ *   DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ *   THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ *   (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ *   OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#ifndef _RTE_NL_H_
+#define _RTE_NL_H_
+
+#ifdef __cplusplus
+extern "C" {
+#endif
+
+#define KCP_ETHTOOL_MSG_LEN 500
+struct kcp_ethtool_msg {
+	int cmd_id;
+	int port_id;
+	char input_buffer[KCP_ETHTOOL_MSG_LEN];
+	char output_buffer[KCP_ETHTOOL_MSG_LEN];
+	int input_buffer_len;
+	int output_buffer_len;
+	int err;
+};
+
+int control_interface_nl_init(void);
+void control_interface_nl_release(void);
+int control_interface_process_msg(int flag, unsigned int timeout_sec);
+
+#ifdef __cplusplus
+}
+#endif
+
+#endif /* _RTE_NL_H_ */
diff --git a/lib/librte_eal/common/include/rte_log.h b/lib/librte_eal/common/include/rte_log.h
index 2e47e7f..a0a2c9f 100644
--- a/lib/librte_eal/common/include/rte_log.h
+++ b/lib/librte_eal/common/include/rte_log.h
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /*-
  *   BSD LICENSE
  *
- *   Copyright(c) 2010-2014 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+ *   Copyright(c) 2010-2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
  *   All rights reserved.
  *
  *   Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@ extern struct rte_logs rte_logs;
 #define RTE_LOGTYPE_PIPELINE 0x00008000 /**< Log related to pipeline. */
 #define RTE_LOGTYPE_MBUF    0x00010000 /**< Log related to mbuf. */
 #define RTE_LOGTYPE_CRYPTODEV 0x00020000 /**< Log related to cryptodev. */
+#define RTE_LOGTYPE_CTRL_IF 0x00040000 /**< Log related to control interface. */
 
 /* these log types can be used in an application */
 #define RTE_LOGTYPE_USER1   0x01000000 /**< User-defined log type 1. */
diff --git a/mk/rte.app.mk b/mk/rte.app.mk
index 8ecab41..e1638f0 100644
--- a/mk/rte.app.mk
+++ b/mk/rte.app.mk
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #   BSD LICENSE
 #
-#   Copyright(c) 2010-2015 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+#   Copyright(c) 2010-2016 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
 #   Copyright(c) 2014-2015 6WIND S.A.
 #   All rights reserved.
 #
@@ -122,6 +122,7 @@ _LDLIBS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_MBUF)           += -lrte_mbuf
 _LDLIBS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_MBUF_OFFLOAD)   += -lrte_mbuf_offload
 _LDLIBS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_IP_FRAG)        += -lrte_ip_frag
 _LDLIBS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_ETHER)          += -lethdev
+_LDLIBS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_CTRL_IF)        += -lrte_ctrl_if
 _LDLIBS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_CRYPTODEV)      += -lrte_cryptodev
 _LDLIBS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_MEMPOOL)        += -lrte_mempool
 _LDLIBS-$(CONFIG_RTE_LIBRTE_RING)           += -lrte_ring
