[Winpcap-users] Strange start problem on newer Dell computers

[Gianluca Varenni]

Which kind of dell machines are you using?

We have several Dell desktops in the office..

Have a nice day
GV

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <j.munk at maccor.com (Jens Munk)>
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 4:43 PM
Subject: [Winpcap-users] Strange start problem on newer Dell computers


>I have got a strange problem with newer Dell computers. We have been 
> using WinPCap since version 2.3 and are currently using version 3.1. We 
> have it out in the field on many computers where we use it for 
> communication between the PC and micro controllers via our custom 
> protocol (raw packets). It is rock solid and the systems might run for a 
> year with no stops and reboots. Cadeau to you for that stability.
> 
> The propblem we have seen lately on brand new computers (latest WinXP 
> pro - whatever Dell sends us) is that it takes forever to start our SW 
> with the WinPCap the first time after reboot. Once going everything is 
> normal. The SW can be stopped and restarted with no problem. It's only 
> the first time after reboot and it doesn't happen on e.g. my own 9 month 
> old PC (Dell laptop with latest Win XP Pro via automatic update). One 
> more clue is that the delay goes away if all windows supplied protocols 
> like TCP/IP are disabled for the netcard in use. However, we will 
> gradually switch to TCP and UDP over IP, so that is not a solution - 
> just a band-aid.
> 
> I don't know if this issue has been addressed on this list, but if so 
> please direct me to the solution. If not, I can dig deeper into my code 
> on one of these PC's to get more specific.
> 
> Please advise,
> 
> Jens.
>