Re: [RFC net-next 0/5] Support for PHY test modes

Andrew Lunn
2018-04-30T16:40:21Z

> Turning these tests on will typically result in the link partner
> dropping the link with us, and the interface will be non-functional as
> far as the data path is concerned (similar to an isolation mode). This
> might warrant properly reporting that to user-space through e.g: a
> private IFF_* value maybe?

Hi Florian

I've not looked at the code yet....

Is it also necessary to kick off auto-neg again after the test has
finished, in order to reestablish the link?

Andrew