diff --git a/drivers/net/Kconfig b/drivers/net/Kconfig
index 2a229b8..e0008fd 100644
--- a/drivers/net/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/Kconfig
@@ -13,6 +13,27 @@
 	help
 	  Enable Ethernet PHY (physical media interface) support.
 
+config RTL8211X_PHY_FORCE_MASTER
+	bool "Ethernet PHY RTL8211x: force 1000BASE-T master mode"
+	depends on PHYLIB
+	help
+	  Force master mode for 1000BASE-T on RTl8211x PHYs (except for RTL8211F).
+	  This can work around link stability and data corruption issues on gigabit
+	  links which can occur in slave mode on certain PHYs, e.g. on the
+	  RTL8211C(L).
+
+	  Please note that two directly connected devices (i.e. via crossover cable)
+	  will not be able to establish a link between each other if they both force
+	  master mode. Multiple devices forcing master mode when connected by a
+	  network switch do not pose a problem as the switch configures its affected
+	  ports into slave mode.
+
+	  This option only affects gigabit links. If you must establish a direct
+	  connection between two devices which both force master mode, try forcing
+	  the link speed to 100MBit/s.
+
+	  If unsure, say N.
+
 menuconfig NETDEVICES
 	bool "Network device support"
 	depends on NET