netdev - Re: [PATCH 2/2] net/cdc_ncm: Add ntb_max_rx,ntb_max_tx cdc

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Date:   Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:54:17 +0200
From:   Oliver Neukum <oneukum@...e.com>
To:     Łukasz Spintzyk <lukasz.spintzyk@...aptics.com>,
        netdev@...r.kernel.org
Cc:     ppd-posix@...aptics.com
Subject: Re: [PATCH 2/2] net/cdc_ncm: Add ntb_max_rx,ntb_max_tx cdc_ncm module
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On 13.06.22 10:02, Łukasz Spintzyk wrote:
> This change allows to optionally adjust maximum RX and TX NTB size
> to better match specific device capabilities, leading to
> higher achievable Ethernet bandwidth.
>
Hi,

this is awkward a patch. If some devices need bigger buffers, the
driver should grow its buffers for them without administrative
intervention.

	Regards
		Oliver