linux-kernel - RE: [PATCH net-next v2] r8169: add support for RTL9151A

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Message-ID: <b2abb57de093488c8bda9ba47ff3d3c5@realtek.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:20:02 +0000
From: Hau <hau@...ltek.com>
To: Heiner Kallweit <hkallweit1@...il.com>,
        "javen_xu@...lsil.com.cn"
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        nic_swsd <nic_swsd@...ltek.com>,
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CC: "netdev@...r.kernel.org" <netdev@...r.kernel.org>,
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Subject: RE: [PATCH net-next v2] r8169: add support for RTL9151A



> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Re: [PATCH net-next v2] r8169: add support for RTL9151A
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> On 11/19/2025 3:32 AM, javen wrote:
> > This adds support for chip RTL9151A. Its XID is 0x68b. It is bascially
> > basd on the one with XID 0x688, but with different firmware file.
> >
> > Signed-off-by: javen <javen_xu@...lsil.com.cn>
> >
> > ---
> > v2: Rebase to master, no content changes.
> > ---
> 
> 
> Reviewed-by: Heiner Kallweit <hkallweit1@...il.com>
> 
> For my understanding:
> Any specific reason for the different version number scheme?

Unlike RTL8125d, it is a multi-function device. The LAN function in on function 2.
That is why it has a new xid.