Re: [PATCH iwl-next,v1 0/3] Add Default Rx Queue Setting for igc driver

From: Jakub Kicinski
Date: Wed Jul 31 2024 - 10:44:45 EST


On Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:40:11 +0000 Song, Yoong Siang wrote:
> Regarding your suggestion of implementing a "wildcard rule,"
> are you suggesting the use of an ethtool command similar to the following?
>
> ethtool -U <iface name> flow-type ether action <default queue>
>
> I have a concern that users might be not aware that this nfc rule is having lowest priority,
> as the default queue would only take effect when no other filtering rules match.

I believe that ethtool n-tuple rules are expected to be executed in
order. User can use the 'loc' argument to place the rule at the end
of the table.

> Do you see this as a potential issue? If not, I am willing to proceed with
> exploring the ethtool options you've mentioned.