MDI functionality not available with LLI drivers

Configuring Network Connections
Chapter 1, Configuring network connections

MDI functionality that is not available to LLI drivers includes:

graphical driver configuration
automatic detection and one-step configuration of detected drivers
extended statistics output with ndstat(ADM)
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) support
automatic driver restart

In addition, LLI drivers are not able to take advantage of new operating system features, such as STREAMS multithreading and access to PCI device configuration information.