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On 8 February 2017 at 08:28, David Lin <dlin@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> From: Rafał Miłecki [mailto:zajec5@xxxxxxxxx] worte:
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 3:24 PM
>> On 8 February 2017 at 07:30, David Lin <dlin@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> > steve.derosier@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:steve.derosier@xxxxxxxxx] wrote:
>> >> On Tue, Feb 7, 2017 at 10:15 PM, David Lin <dlin@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> >> >> Rafał Miłecki [mailto:zajec5@xxxxxxxxx] wrote:
>> >> >> Please use ieee80211-freq-limit:
>> >> >> https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/davem/net-next.git/co
>> >> >> mmi
>> >> >> t/?id=b3
>> >> >> 30b25eaabda00d74e47566d9200907da381896
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Most likely with wiphy_read_of_freq_limits helper:
>> >> >> https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/davem/net-next.git/co
>> >> >> mmi
>> >> >> t/?id=e6
>> >> >> 91ac2f75b69bee743f0370d79454ba4429b175
>> >> >
>> >> > I already replied meaning of these parameters:
>> >> > <marvell,2ghz> is used to disable 2g band.
>> >> > <marvell,5ghz> is used to disable 5g band.
>> >> > <marvell, chainmask> is used to specify antenna number (if default
>> >> > number
>> >> is suitable for you, there is no need to use this parameter).
>> >> > <marvell,powertable> should not be used for chip with device power
>> table.
>> >> In fact, this parameter should not be used any more.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> David, I think you're not understanding the comment, or at least
>> >> that's what it looks like to me. Yes, you did reply as to the meaning.
>> >> And, your reply, while informative, didn't tell us you understood and
>> >> were willing to fix the problem. I doubt you meant it this way, but
>> >> it feels defensive and like a brush-off.
>> >>
>> >> First off, you will still have to document any DT bindings you're
>> >> adding. Just because you answer the question in the review doesn't
>> >> mean you're not responsible for doing so.
>> >>
>> >> And second off, I think that Rafal (and sorry about my spelling,
>> >> looks like there's some sort of accent on the l that I don't know how
>> >> to make my keyboard do) is saying: there's already some generic
>> >> bindings that can be used to disable the 2g or 5g bands. Granted
>> >> they're even newer than your patch, but I do think if said bindings exist and
>> are appropriate, you should use them.
>> >>
>> >> - Steve
>> >
>> > These parameters are marvell proprietary parameters, I don't think it should
>> be added to DT bindings.
>>
>> Steve is correct.
>>
>> You have to document new properties, just because they are Marvell specific
>> doesn't change anything. You just document them in a proper place.
>>
>
> All right. I will do that.
>
>>
>> > BTW, <marvell,2ghz> and <marvell,5ghz> are only used for mwlwifi to report
>> supported bands, it is not related to limitation of frequency.
>>
>> How reporting a single band doesn't limit reported frequencies? You can
>> achieve exactly the same using generic property, so there is no place for
>> Marvell specific ones.
>>
>> In fact there were drivers of 3 vendors requiring band/freq-related description
>> in DT: Broadcom, Marvell & Mediatek. This property was discussed & designed
>> to support all limitation cases we found possible to make it usable with
>> (hopefully) all drivers.
>>
>
> I only need simple way to disable 2g or 5g band. I will follow your suggestion to document these marvell proprietary parameters.

Seriously? Refusing to use generic binding because you think
marvell,5ghz;
is simpler than
ieee80211-freq-limit = <2402000 2482000>;
(not to mention your property seems reversed!)?

I don't know how else to explain this to you. We don't want duplicated
properties where one can work. Just use existing one. Don't add new
one even if documented.

-- 
Rafał




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