When running DeepStream, NETDEV WATCHDOG: eth0 (r8168): transmit queue 0 timed out

[inchuuul.ryu]

I’m running a DeepStream (version 6.3) application processing RTSP streams continuously on a Jetson Orin Nano 4GB device, and approximately once per day, randomly, I encounter the following error:

NETDEV WATCHDOG: eth0 (r8168): transmit queue 0 timed out

After this happens, the Ethernet briefly disconnects and reconnects (eth0: link up).

I’ve already tried troubleshooting based on similar discussions
(e.g., this forum post)
but the issue persists.

Here is my current environment:

• Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit (4GB)
• JetPack: 5.1.2-b104 (Kernel version: 5.10.120-tegra)
• Ethernet Driver (Realtek): r8168 version r8168 8.051.10m_pll-NAPI
• DeepStream SDK: 6.3

Output from ethtool --show-eee eth0 shows EEE is currently enabled and active:

EEE status: enabled - active

• TSO and GSO are already disabled:

tcp-segmentation-offload: off
generic-segmentation-offload: off [requested on]

Could you provide guidance on resolving or mitigating this error without upgrading JetPack to a newer version?

Specifically:

• Is there a known issue or patch available for the r8168 driver on JetPack 5.1?
• Would disabling EEE (sudo ethtool --set-eee eth0 eee off) help, or is there another recommended workaround?

Thank you for your assistance!

[DaneLLL]

Hi,
There is a known issue in r8168 driver:
Ethernet Disconnects with "r8168: eth0: link up" Message in kern.log During Deep Stream RTSP Streaming - #5 by WayneWWW

It is fixed in Jetpack 6.1 and 5.1.5. Would suggest upgrade to the version.

[Malong]

我们在Orin NX套件上同样遇到“NETDEV WATCHDOG: eth1 (r8168): transmit queue 0 timed out”问题，JetPack5.1.2【LT4 35.4.1】 内核版本：5.10.120-tegra，r8168版本r8168 8.051.10m_pll-NAPI，如何在不升级新Jetpack版本下解决这个问题或适合当前JetPack版本的补丁可用，感谢您的帮助！

[595710104]

The mentioned patch, can it be applied to JetPack 5.1.2? Where can I download the patch for Jetpack 5.1.2?

[DaneLLL]

Hi,
We would suggest upgrade to later Jetpack 5 release. If you have to stay in previous version, you may try to port the patches. Or use driver code of Jetpack 5.1.5 to apply to previous version for a try.

[595710104]

Jetpack 5.1.6？the latest version is 5.1.5…
Instead of upgrading the Jetpack version, we prefer to try applying the driver code to previous version. What should I do to port the patches, and is there any documentation??

[595710104]

Jetpack 5.1.6？the latest version is 5.1.5…
Instead of upgrading the Jetpack version, we prefer to try applying the driver code to previous version. What should I do to port the patches, and is there any documentation??

[DaneLLL]

Hi,
The driver code is public. Please check the source to do the porting.

Commits for r35 are listed in
NETDEV WATCHDOG: eth1 (r8168): transmit queue 0 timed out - #8 by DaneLLL