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

[Simon Horman]

On Mon, Aug 19, 2024 at 10:53:35AM +0530, Raju Lakkaraju wrote:
> From: Russell King <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> 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 <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> Signed-off-by: Raju Lakkaraju <Raju.Lakkaraju@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> ---
> 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.