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Diffstat (limited to 'drivers/net/Kconfig')
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diff --git a/drivers/net/Kconfig b/drivers/net/Kconfig index 2a229b8..e0008fd 100644 --- a/drivers/net/Kconfig +++ b/drivers/net/Kconfig @@ -13,6 +13,27 @@ config PHYLIB help Enable Ethernet PHY (physical media interface) support. +config RTL8211X_PHY_FORCE_MASTER + bool "Ethernet PHY RTL8211x: force 1000BASE-T master mode" + depends on PHYLIB + help + Force master mode for 1000BASE-T on RTl8211x PHYs (except for RTL8211F). + This can work around link stability and data corruption issues on gigabit + links which can occur in slave mode on certain PHYs, e.g. on the + RTL8211C(L). + + Please note that two directly connected devices (i.e. via crossover cable) + will not be able to establish a link between each other if they both force + master mode. Multiple devices forcing master mode when connected by a + network switch do not pose a problem as the switch configures its affected + ports into slave mode. + + This option only affects gigabit links. If you must establish a direct + connection between two devices which both force master mode, try forcing + the link speed to 100MBit/s. + + If unsure, say N. + menuconfig NETDEVICES bool "Network device support" depends on NET |