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From: Francois Romieu <romieu@fr.zoreil.com>
Subject: Re: r8169 doesn't report link state correctly.
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:14:03 +0200
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=46ran=C3=A7ois Romieu <romieu@fr.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.

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Ueimor