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if_vtnet: Defer updating generated MAC address until attached
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Authored by bryanv on Jan 2 2021, 8:59 PM.
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Summary

This improves spec compliance because the driver is not suppose
to notify the device prior to setting the DRIVER_OK status, which
could happen with the VIRTIO_NET_F_CTRL_MAC_ADDR.

The VIRTIO_NET_F_MAC feature should always be negotiated so would
be a rare situation.

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bryanv held this revision as a draft.
bryanv published this revision for review.Jan 2 2021, 10:00 PM
This revision was not accepted when it landed; it landed in state Needs Review.Jan 19 2021, 5:11 AM
This revision was automatically updated to reflect the committed changes.