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8 Most network devices consist of set of registers which provide an interface
11 partner on the other side of the network connection (typically, an ethernet
15 While these devices are distinct from the network devices, and conform to a
17 the PHY management code with the network driver. This has resulted in large
28 3) Speed development time for new network drivers, and for new systems
31 allows network driver writers to write as little code as possible, while
36 Most network devices are connected to a PHY by means of a management bus.
70 Sometime during startup, the network driver needs to establish a connection
71 between the PHY device, and the network device. At this time, the PHY's bus
75 1) The PAL handles everything, and only calls the network driver when
82 allowing the network driver to react first to any changes before the PAL
85 4) The PAL serves only as a library of functions, with the network device
133 Lastly, once the controller is ready to handle network traffic, you call
135 PHY to connect to the network. If you want to handle your own interrupts,
139 When you want to disconnect from the network (even if just briefly), you call
145 keep your network device and the PHY properly in sync. If so, you can
159 the complex interactions between the PHY and your network device. If this is
192 Attaches a network device to a particular PHY, binding the PHY to a generic