This patch series improves the reliability of the Microchip LAN88xx
PHYs, particularly in edge cases involving fixed link configurations or
forced speed modes.

Patch 1 assigns genphy_soft_reset() to the .soft_reset hook to ensure
that stale link partner advertisement (LPA) bits are properly cleared
during reconfiguration. Without this, outdated autonegotiation bits may
remain visible in some parallel detection cases.

Patch 2 restricts the 100 Mbps workaround (originally intended to handle
cable length switching) to only run when the link transitions to the
PHY_NOLINK state. This prevents repeated toggling that can confuse
autonegotiating link partners such as the Intel i350, leading to
unstable link cycles.

Both patches were tested on a LAN7850 (with integrated LAN88xx PHY)
against an Intel I350 NIC. The full test suite - autonegotiation, fixed
link, and parallel detection - passed successfully.

Oleksij Rempel (2):
  net: phy: microchip: Use genphy_soft_reset() to purge stale LPA bits
  net: phy: microchip: limit 100M workaround to link-down events on
    LAN88xx

 drivers/net/phy/microchip.c | 3 ++-
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

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