diff --git a/drivers/net/usb/lan78xx.c b/drivers/net/usb/lan78xx.c
index 55488ddba269..b9958a0533de 100644
--- a/drivers/net/usb/lan78xx.c
+++ b/drivers/net/usb/lan78xx.c
@@ -476,6 +476,8 @@ struct lan78xx_net {
 	struct phylink_config	phylink_config;
 
 	struct phy_device	*fixed_phy;
+
+	u32			tx_lpi_timer;
 };
 
 /* use ethtool to change the level for any given device */
@@ -1787,54 +1789,24 @@ static int lan78xx_set_wol(struct net_device *netdev,
 static int lan78xx_get_eee(struct net_device *net, struct ethtool_keee *edata)
 {
 	struct lan78xx_net *dev = netdev_priv(net);
-	struct phy_device *phydev = net->phydev;
 	int ret;
-	u32 buf;
 
-	ret = usb_autopm_get_interface(dev->intf);
+	ret = phylink_ethtool_get_eee(dev->phylink, edata);
 	if (ret < 0)
 		return ret;
 
-	ret = phy_ethtool_get_eee(phydev, edata);
-	if (ret < 0)
-		goto exit;
-
-	ret = lan78xx_read_reg(dev, MAC_CR, &buf);
-	if (buf & MAC_CR_EEE_EN_) {
-		/* EEE_TX_LPI_REQ_DLY & tx_lpi_timer are same uSec unit */
-		ret = lan78xx_read_reg(dev, EEE_TX_LPI_REQ_DLY, &buf);
-		edata->tx_lpi_timer = buf;
-	} else {
-		edata->tx_lpi_timer = 0;
-	}
-
-	ret = 0;
-exit:
-	usb_autopm_put_interface(dev->intf);
+	edata->tx_lpi_timer = dev->tx_lpi_timer;
 
-	return ret;
+	return 0;
 }
 
 static int lan78xx_set_eee(struct net_device *net, struct ethtool_keee *edata)
 {
 	struct lan78xx_net *dev = netdev_priv(net);
-	int ret;
-	u32 buf;
-
-	ret = usb_autopm_get_interface(dev->intf);
-	if (ret < 0)
-		return ret;
 
-	ret = phy_ethtool_set_eee(net->phydev, edata);
-	if (ret < 0)
-		goto out;
-
-	buf = (u32)edata->tx_lpi_timer;
-	ret = lan78xx_write_reg(dev, EEE_TX_LPI_REQ_DLY, buf);
-out:
-	usb_autopm_put_interface(dev->intf);
+	dev->tx_lpi_timer = edata->tx_lpi_timer;
 
-	return ret;
+	return phylink_ethtool_set_eee(dev->phylink, edata);
 }
 
 static void lan78xx_get_drvinfo(struct net_device *net,
@@ -2345,6 +2317,13 @@ static void lan78xx_mac_link_down(struct phylink_config *config,
 	if (ret < 0)
 		goto link_down_fail;
 
+	/* at least MAC_CR_EEE_EN_ should be disable for proper configuration
+	 * on link_up
+	 */
+	ret = lan78xx_update_reg(dev, MAC_CR, MAC_CR_EEE_EN_, 0);
+	if (ret < 0)
+		goto link_down_fail;
+
 	/* MAC reset seems to not affect MAC configuration, no idea if it is
 	 * really needed, but it was done in previous driver version. So, leave
 	 * it here.
@@ -2418,6 +2397,7 @@ static void lan78xx_mac_link_up(struct phylink_config *config,
 {
 	struct net_device *net = to_net_dev(config->dev);
 	struct lan78xx_net *dev = netdev_priv(net);
+	struct phy_device *phydev = net->phydev;
 	u32 mac_cr = 0;
 	int ret;
 
@@ -2439,6 +2419,18 @@ static void lan78xx_mac_link_up(struct phylink_config *config,
 	if (duplex == DUPLEX_FULL)
 		mac_cr |= MAC_CR_FULL_DUPLEX_;
 
+	if (phydev->enable_tx_lpi) {
+		/* EEE_TX_LPI_REQ_DLY should be written before MAC_CR_EEE_EN_
+		 * is set
+		 */
+		ret = lan78xx_write_reg(dev, EEE_TX_LPI_REQ_DLY,
+					dev->tx_lpi_timer);
+		if (ret < 0)
+			goto link_up_fail;
+
+		mac_cr |=  MAC_CR_EEE_EN_;
+	}
+
 	/* make sure TXEN and RXEN are disabled before reconfiguring MAC */
 	ret = lan78xx_update_reg(dev, MAC_CR, MAC_CR_SPEED_MASK_ |
 				 MAC_CR_FULL_DUPLEX_ | MAC_CR_EEE_EN_, mac_cr);
@@ -4430,6 +4422,25 @@ static int lan78xx_probe(struct usb_interface *intf,
 	dev->msg_enable = netif_msg_init(msg_level, NETIF_MSG_DRV
 					| NETIF_MSG_PROBE | NETIF_MSG_LINK);
 
+	/*
+	 * Default TX LPI (Low Power Idle) request delay count is set to 50us.
+	 *
+	 * Source: LAN7800 Documentation, DS00001992H, Section 15.1.57, Page 204.
+	 *
+	 * Reasoning:
+	 * According to the application note in the LAN7800 documentation, a
+	 * zero delay may negatively impact the TX data path’s ability to
+	 * support Gigabit operation. A value of 50us is recommended as a
+	 * reasonable default when the part operates at Gigabit speeds,
+	 * balancing stability and power efficiency in EEE mode. This delay can
+	 * be increased based on performance testing, as EEE is designed for
+	 * scenarios with mostly idle links and occasional bursts of full
+	 * bandwidth transmission. The goal is to ensure reliable Gigabit
+	 * performance without overly aggressive power optimization during
+	 * inactive periods.
+	 */
+	dev->tx_lpi_timer = 50;
+
 	skb_queue_head_init(&dev->rxq);
 	skb_queue_head_init(&dev->txq);
 	skb_queue_head_init(&dev->rxq_done);
