Re: [PATCH] firewire net: Ensure checksumming in upper layer.

[Stephan Gatzka]

> "Off-link source" means the source exists on the different L2
> network.  In other words, source is connected via router(s).
>
>           ethernet             firewire
>   Host -------------- Router ------------ Host

O.k., understood. But the receiving router verifies the checksum of 
incoming packets and sends them on the firewire link. On firewire we 
have CRC checksums to ensure the integrity of packets.

I agree with your patch but I don't see why we should check them in the 
driver. I thought your patch will ensure that the checksums will be 
verified in the upper layers.

Stephan
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