Re: [PATCH 0/2] nl80211/cfg80211: Support PMF on drivers with integrated AP SME

[clanctot@codeaurora.org]

> On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 12:31:34PM -0700, Chet Lanctot wrote:
>> These patches represent a small number of changes to the
>> nl80211/cfg80211 interface to support Protected Management Frames
>> (PMF, 802.11w) on an AP.  Specifically, these changes are needed for
>> drivers that have the AP SME integrated.
>>
>> Support is added for drivers that do not implement the SA Query
>> procedure
>> that is part of PMF.  Instead, the need for upper layer software to
>> do this procedure is advertised.  And support is added so that  whether
>> PMF should be used for station connections is communicated to the
>> driver.
>
> The patches here have some issues in not compiling and formatting
> (trailing whitespace) and as such, cannot be applied as-is. I'd expect a
> new version to be posted to address those issues.
>
> That said, if there is any feedback on the general direction used here,
> that would obviously be welcome even before the updated patches are
> posted.
>
> --
> Jouni Malinen                                            PGP id EFC895FA
>

Thank you Jouni for your comments.

You are correct, a new version of the patches will be sent out that
address the compiling and formatting issues.  I am also getting feedback
from others, and I will incorporate that feedback as well before sending
out the updated patches.

   - Chet Lanctot