Re: [PATCH net-next v2 4/4] dt-bindings: net: cdns,macb: Deprecate magic-packet property

From: Rob Herring
Date: Thu Feb 22 2024 - 13:00:43 EST


On Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 09:08:48PM +0530, Vineeth Karumanchi wrote:
> WOL modes such as magic-packet should be an OS policy.
> Leverage MACB_CAPS_WOL on supported devices to advertise
> supported modes through ethtool. Use ethtool to activate
> the required mode.

According to the description of the property, it indicates whether magic
packet is supported by the h/w or not. Enabling WOL or not is a separate
matter. OTOH, I would think WOL support would be implied by compatible
properties. No objection from me, just highlighting the distinction.

>
> Suggested-by: Andrew Lunn <andrew@xxxxxxx>
> Signed-off-by: Vineeth Karumanchi <vineeth.karumanchi@xxxxxxx>
> ---
> Documentation/devicetree/bindings/net/cdns,macb.yaml | 1 +
> 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+)
>
> diff --git a/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/net/cdns,macb.yaml b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/net/cdns,macb.yaml
> index bf8894a0257e..096309bf3235 100644
> --- a/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/net/cdns,macb.yaml
> +++ b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/net/cdns,macb.yaml
> @@ -141,6 +141,7 @@ patternProperties:
>
> magic-packet:
> type: boolean
> + deprecated: true
> description:
> Indicates that the hardware supports waking up via magic packet.
>
> --
> 2.34.1
>