[Bug 2084526] Re: r8169: transmit queue 0 timed out error when re-plugging the Ethernet cable

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** Tags added: verification-done-noble-linux-oem-6.11

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Title:
r8169: transmit queue 0 timed out error when re-plugging the Ethernet
cable

Status in HWE Next:
New
Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
In Progress
Status in linux-oem-6.11 package in Ubuntu:
New
Status in linux source package in Jammy:
In Progress
Status in linux-oem-6.11 source package in Jammy:
Invalid
Status in linux source package in Noble:
Fix Committed
Status in linux-oem-6.11 source package in Noble:
Fix Committed
Status in linux source package in Oracular:
Fix Committed
Status in linux-oem-6.11 source package in Oracular:
Invalid

Bug description:
[Impact]
After unplugging and re-plugging the Ethernet cable, the r8169 NIC stop working and reports an error "transmit queue 0 timed out". The connection will remain broken until around 15 minutes.

[Fix]
Apply the fix from upstream solves the issue:

b9c7ac4fe22c r8169: disable ALDPS per default for RTL8125

[Test Plan]
1. Boot up the kernel with r8169 hardware shown in the machine
2. Unplug the Ethernet cable
3. After the connection-close icon shown, re-plug the Ethernet cable
4. See if the connection is established

[Where problems could occur]
May cause regression.

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