Julian Stecklina <[email protected]> writes:
> Would it be a good idea to extend the E1000_VF_SET_PROMISC interface to
> enable unicast promiscuity as well, e.g. by introducing a new flag
> E1000_VF_SET_PROMISC_UNICAST alongside the already existing
> E1000_VF_SET_PROMISC_MULTICAST? igbvf could than at least indicate that
> it wants to be promiscuous. I'll produce a proof-of-concept patch later
> today or tomorrow.
This was easier than I thought. The attached patch (against 2.6.35)
extends the interface as described above. The igb driver (as it is now)
will NAK attempts to enable promiscuous mode. Our 82576 PF driver
implements it. Is it possible to push something along those general
lines into mainline Linux?
Perhaps a little disclaimer: My Linux kernel programming skills are
virtually non-existent. Be gentle. ;)
Regards, Julian
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