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

[Hau <hau@realtek.com>]

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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.
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> > Signed-off-by: javen <javen_xu@realsil.com.cn>
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> > v2: Rebase to master, no content changes.
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> Reviewed-by: Heiner Kallweit <hkallweit1@gmail.com>
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> 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.