netdev - Re: r8169 doesn't report link state correctly.

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Date:	Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:14:03 +0200
From:	Francois Romieu <romieu@...zoreil.com>
To:	Ben Greear <greearb@...delatech.com>
Cc:	netdev <netdev@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: r8169 doesn't report link state correctly.

François Romieu <romieu@...zoreil.com> :
> On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 01:09:19PM -0700, Ben Greear wrote:
> > I notice that in kernel 2.6.38-wl, the realtek 8169 NIC doesn't
> > report link down when in fact there is no cable connected.  Instead,
[...]
> Thanks for the report. I'll try it tomorrow or friday.

I have not been able to notice it with a current kernel.

I'd welcome the XID of the 8169 NIC (see dmesg) and a short explanation
(no cable from boot ? cable removed after ifconfig up ? brand / ability
of the switch / hub ?).

Thanks.

-- 
Ueimor
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