From: Bjørn Mork > Sent: 16 November 2023 11:32 ... > > Do you think that behavior should be changed to using > > a separate random MAC for each device that requires it? > > I'm in favour. > > I could be wrong, but I don't expect anything to break if we did that. > The current static address comes from eth_random_addr() in any case, so > the end result as seen from the mini drivers should be identical. The > difference will be seen in userspace and surrounding equipment, And > those should be for the better. It might cause grief when a USB device 'bounces' [1]. At the moment it will pick up the same 'random' MAC address. But afterwards it will change. So you might want to save the MAC on device removal and re-use it on the next insert. [1] We ended up putting the USB interface inside a 'bond' in order to stop the interface everything was using randomly disappearing due to common-mode noise on the USB data lines causing a disconnect. David - Registered Address Lakeside, Bramley Road, Mount Farm, Milton Keynes, MK1 1PT, UK Registration No: 1397386 (Wales)
