Problem is, the example codes that i have looked into aduinos example codes it dont use the interrupt and reset pins (hence i asked if they really are important). you can see why on the schematics of the ethernet shield the int pin is basically just pulled up and not connected to anything else
The datasheet also seems to have no clear section for it, only some registry stuff that should be handled internally.
adding to the fact a "great contributor" on the wiznet forum said it seems to be not so popular.
i just want to hear more opinions as i myself have not yet recieved my ws5500 to actually try them out