Re: [PATCH] mac802154_hwsim: define perm_extended_addr initialization

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Hello Ramon,

On 26/03/2025 at 07:34:14 -03, Ramon Fontes <ramonreisfontes@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello Miquèl,
>
> This PR aims to replicate functionality similar to what is implemented
> in mac80211_hwsim
> (https://github.com/torvalds/linux/blob/master/drivers/net/wireless/virtual/mac80211_hwsim.c#L5223).
> This approach is useful for testing wireless medium emulation tools
> like wmediumd (https://github.com/bcopeland/wmediumd/blob/master/tests/)
> and I plan to submit more PRs soon.
>
> I've started developing a wmediumd-like framework for mac802154_hwsim,
> which you can find here:
> https://github.com/ramonfontes/wmediumd_802154. However, it's still in
> its early stages.
>
> Indeed, I'm responsible for Mininet-WiFi
> (https://github.com/intrig-unicamp/mininet-wifi) which supports IEEE
> 802.15.4 emulation via mac802154_hwsim. Having a wireless medium
> emulation for mac802154_hwsim would be highly beneficial, as it
> enables controlled testing and facilitates prototyping.

Okay, I must say I do not know this project, but it looks interesting.
If the others are fine with this change, I'm fine too.

>> Also, please wrap the commit log.
> Apologies for any confusion. Could you clarify if there are any
> specific changes I need to make in the PR?

Yes, just change:

This establishes an initialization method for perm_extended_addr, aligning it with the approach used in mac80211_hwsim.

Into:

This establishes an initialization method for perm_extended_addr,
aligning it with the approach used in mac80211_hwsim.

Thanks,
Miquèl





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