> > > Since linux-3.18.0, r8169 is having problems driving one of my add-on > > > PCIe NICs. The interface is losing link for several seconds at a time, > > > the frequency being about once a minute when the traffic is high. > > > ... > > > > Thanks for reporting this! I'm no lkml subscriber and thus did not > > see earlier report. > > Np, I just like my eth interfaces being up when they're supposed to be up. :) > > > I'll try to reproduce this but unfortunately I am currently travelling > > and won't have access to my r8169 nic until Feb 10th. > > > > If you're willing to experiment (not even compile tested): > > > > diff --git a/drivers/net/ethernet/realtek/r8169.c > > b/drivers/net/ethernet/realtek/r8169.c > > ... > > I'm happy to report this patch fixes the problem (tested on vanilla > 3.18.5), and the throughput of the link seems fine in both directions, > too.
Unfortunately, I have to take this back. I made the conclusion too early. The problem appears with this patch applied, too, only perhaps later and with a different frequency pattern. Sorry about the confusion, -- Tomas Szepe <sz...@pinerecords.com> -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to majord...@vger.kernel.org More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/
