Subject: Re: [PATCH net-next] net: phylink: Add phylinksetfixed_link() to configure fixed link state in phylink

From: Simon Horman <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:23:53 +0100

On Mon, Aug 19, 2024 at 10:53:35AM +0530, Raju Lakkaraju wrote:
> From: Russell King <[email-masked]>
> 
> The function allows for the configuration of a fixed link state for a given
> phylink instance. This addition is particularly useful for network devices that
> operate with a fixed link configuration, where the link parameters do not change
> dynamically. By using `phylink_set_fixed_link()`, drivers can easily set up
> the fixed link state during initialization or configuration changes.
> 
> Signed-off-by: Russell King <[email-masked]> 
> Signed-off-by: Raju Lakkaraju <[email-masked]>
> ---
> Note: This code was developed by Mr.Russell King.

Hi,

I am wondering if we need a user of this function in order for this patch
to be accepted, as is often the practice for new features.