RE: [EXT] Re: [PATCH v4 1/1] wifi: mwifiex: added code to support host mlme.

From: David Lin
Date: Mon Aug 28 2023 - 05:30:46 EST


> From: Francesco Dolcini <francesco@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: [EXT] Re: [PATCH v4 1/1] wifi: mwifiex: added code to support host
> mlme.
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> Hello David,
> thanks for your patch.
>
> On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 07:09:25AM +0000, David Lin wrote:
> > 1. For station mode first.
> > 2. This feature is a must for WPA3.
> > 3. Firmware key api version 2 is needed for this feature.
> > 4. The code is only enabled and tested with IW416.
> > 5. This feature is disabled for other chips.
> >
> > Signed-off-by: David Lin <yu-hao.lin@xxxxxxx>
>
> I think you are missing a few of the comments you received so far.
>
> - verify the recipient list, the list here was likely generated with an
> old kernel tree using an outdated MAINTAINERS file

I followed your suggestion and issued the command on latest wireless test repository.

> - you need to provide a changelog in your patch, otherwise is not
> possible for other to review

Yes, one the cover page.

> - some concern were raised on the fact that this is tested only with
> IW416, we should have some confidence this is not creating regressions.
>

I had tested IW416 without host mlme enabled, it can work without issues.

BTW, The state of PATCH v4 is changed to "Defered".
Link to latest PATCH v4:
https://patchwork.kernel.org/project/linux-wireless/patch/PA4PR04MB963838F12BADC1B9FD377CB7D114A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/

Press "expand" of Series, you can find <v4 0/1> which is the cover letter with change history of PATCH v2 to v4.
>
> Francesco