Re: [PATCH net-next v3 0/2] net: dsa: mxl-gsw1xx: reset the switch through reset-gpios

[Andrew Lunn]

> Since GL's own firmware resets the switch from Linux too, I still think
> a hardware reset at probe is the right fix. I'll send a v4 with the
> cover letter corrected, this explained, and Sashiko's points addressed
> (the silent skip with CONFIG_RESET_GPIO=n, and the repeated pulse on
> probe deferral).

And this reset to clear other settings was what i was thinking about,
and how it affects backwards compatibility.

In general, a reset is good. So you should add support for it. And i
don't think there is a DT blob ABI problem. To make use of the reset
you need to change the DT blob. If you are changing the blob, you can
also change the PHY mapping at the same time.

	Andrew