diff --git a/drivers/net/phy/smsc.c b/drivers/net/phy/smsc.c
index 60ed92d..bfd9815 100644
--- a/drivers/net/phy/smsc.c
+++ b/drivers/net/phy/smsc.c
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
  */
 #include <miiphy.h>
 
+/* This code does not check the partner abilities. */
 static int smsc_parse_status(struct phy_device *phydev)
 {
 	int mii_reg;
@@ -64,7 +65,7 @@
 	.mask = 0xffff0,
 	.features = PHY_BASIC_FEATURES,
 	.config = &genphy_config_aneg,
-	.startup = &smsc_startup,
+	.startup = &genphy_startup,
 	.shutdown = &genphy_shutdown,
 };