Re: [PATCH net-next v3 1/1] Documentation: networking: add Twisted Pair Ethernet diagnostics at OSI Layer 1

[Paolo Abeni]

Hi,

On 10/4/24 14:18, Oleksij Rempel wrote:
> This patch introduces a diagnostic guide for troubleshooting Twisted
> Pair  Ethernet variants at OSI Layer 1. It provides detailed steps for
> detecting  and resolving common link issues, such as incorrect wiring,
> cable damage,  and power delivery problems. The guide also includes
> interface verification  steps and PHY-specific diagnostics.
>
> Signed-off-by: Oleksij Rempel <o.rempel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Very nice documentation! Just a minor not blocking note below.

[...]
> +- **Next Steps**:
> +
> +  - Record the output provided by `ethtool`, particularly noting the
> +    **master-slave status**, **speed**, **duplex**, and other relevant fields.
> +    This information will be useful for further analysis or troubleshooting.
> +    Once the **ethtool** output has been collected and stored, move on to the
> +    next diagnostic step.

Likely we will have to reword the this specific ethtool output at same 
point, and we will need to update this guide accordingly.

Cheers,

Paolo