Re: [PATCH net-next v4 1/2] dt-bindings: net: ethernet-phy: Add timing-role role property for ethernet PHYs

From: Andrew Lunn
Date: Thu Oct 03 2024 - 08:08:24 EST


> > + - 'force-master': The PHY is forced to operate as a master.
> > + - 'force-slave': The PHY is forced to operate as a slave.
> > + - 'prefer-master': Prefer the PHY to be master but allow negotiation.
> > + - 'prefer-slave': Prefer the PHY to be slave but allow negotiation.
> > +
>
> I would suggest to use "preferred" instead of "prefer" to be in sync with existing phy library macros.

How does 802.3 name it?

Andrew