How to change ethernet mode (L2switch / bypass) on the fly in imx28

[jordifarres]

Hi,

My application must be able to change ethernet mode (L2switch or bypass) depending on system configuration during operation.

Ltib dist only compiles one of two modes, so changing between them implies a reset and reflash the system.

Does any one have any suggestion on how to make it possible?

thanks in advance

jordi  :smileyconfused:

[jamesbone]

As you well mention, In current BSP, Passthrough mode can be supported by fec driver and L2 switch mode can be supported by fec_switch driver.

Both functions are mutual exclusive by the current BSP design.Obviously some efforts are needed to change the software in order to support the switching between L2 switch and Passthrough modes in runtime. So I recommend you that you keep the L2 Switch Mode as the configuration and use the Ethernet ports in this mode.

Have a great day,
Jaime

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[jordifarres]

Hi

Thanks for your response Jaime, but unfortunately I can't do that. The system requirements must allow that switching between both modes has to be a user selectable.

regards

Jordi