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Re: [PATCH v2 4/4] qtnfmac: enable networked standby mode on device inactivity

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> Sergey Matyukevich <sergey.matyukevich.os@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> 
> > From: Sergei Maksimenko <smaksimenko@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > Enable support of networked standby mode (NSM) on qsr10g devices.
> > Networked standby is a power saving mode when the device keeps
> > all existing network connections and returns to full power mode
> > on a network activity. When enabled, device enters standby mode
> > after 15 min of inactivity (no associated stations or no trattic).
> > This period can be changed by setting sysfs attribute standby_timeout
> > (0 disables NSM support). A module parameter auto_standby
> > (defaults to 1) controls enabling NSM support on module loading.
> >
> > Signed-off-by: Sergei Maksimenko <smaksimenko@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> Adding a new sysfs file for a wireless driver is usually a bad idea, I
> don't even remember when we had a case where it was ok to do that. In
> principle we want everything to go through cfg80211 using nl80211.
> 
> Also I'm not really fond of the module parameter just to disable a
> feature. And there isn't even any justification why it's needed.

Ok, noted. Then we will take a break and look for better ways to integrate
this feature. Meanwhile, if you have no concerns regarding the first three
patches in the series, is it possible to apply them ? Or I better send v3 ?

Regards,
Sergey



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