[U-Boot] [RFC] IP allocation from local net
There is a technique often used with embedded devices for allocation of an IP. Basically, if the network interface has no current IP every received packet is examined (when the destination MAC Address matches that of the device), the destination IP is checked. If this IP is a valid node IP (i.e. not broadcast, multicast etc.) it is allocated to the interface the packet arrived on.
Why ? Combine this with netconsole and no other HCI hardware or software support is required.
This will require substantial effort to implement the way u-boot network stack currently works, is there any interest in such an implementation ?
Dear g_remlin,
In message 4D3C8C41.1020900@rocketmail.com you wrote:
There is a technique often used with embedded devices for allocation of an IP.
Often used? Come on. Most people use standard protocls instead of such qick and dirty hacks.
This will require substantial effort to implement the way u-boot network stack currently works, is there any interest in such an implementation ?
Is there any specific reason you don't want to use for example DHCP?
Best regards,
Wolfgang Denk
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