[U-Boot] [RFC] IP allocation from local net

[U-Boot] [RFC] IP allocation from local net

[g_remlin]

There is a technique often used with embedded devices for allocation of 
an IP.
Basically, if the network interface has no current IP every received 
packet is
examined (when the destination MAC Address matches that of the device),
the destination IP is checked. If this IP is a valid node IP (i.e. not 
broadcast,
multicast etc.) it is allocated to the interface the packet arrived on.

Why ? Combine this with netconsole and no other HCI hardware or software
support is required.

This will require substantial effort to implement the way u-boot network 
stack
currently works, is there any interest in such an implementation ?

[U-Boot] [RFC] IP allocation from local net

[Wolfgang Denk]

Dear g_remlin,

In message <4D3C8C41.1020900@rocketmail.com> you wrote:
> There is a technique often used with embedded devices for allocation of 
> an IP.

Often used? Come on.  Most people use standard protocls instead of
such qick and dirty hacks.

> This will require substantial effort to implement the way u-boot network 
> stack
> currently works, is there any interest in such an implementation ?

Is there any specific reason you don't want to use for example DHCP?

Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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