A.2.3.2 Functions Called by the Full NIC Driver

The NIC driver calls a number of NDIS interface library functions for assistance in processing. Table A.2.4 defines the main library functions.

Table A.2.4 NIC Driver Functions

Function	Definition
NdisCompleteCloseAdapter	Forwards NIC close data to ProtocolCloseAdapterComplete.
NdisCompleteOpenAdapter	Forwards NIC open data to ProtocolOpenAdapterComplete.
NdisCompleteQueryStatistics	Performs postprocessing for asynchronous completion of a MacQueryGlobalStatistics operation.
NdisCompleteRequest	Forwards request information to ProtocolRequestComplete.
NdisCompleteReset	Forwards reset information to ProtocolResetComplete.
NdisCompleteSend	Forwards send data to ProtocolSendComplete.
NdisCompleteTransferData	Forwards information about a data transfer to ProtocolTransferDataComplete.
NdisDeregisterAdapter	Terminates the registration of a network interface card with the NDIS interface library.
NdisDeregisterAdapter ShutdownHandler	Removes a registered MacShutdown function.
NdisDeregisterMac	Removes the NIC driver.
NdisIndicateReceive	Forwards a receive indication to ProtocolReceive.
NdisIndicateReceiveComplete	Forwards a receive complete indication to ProtocolReceiveComplete.
NdisIndicateStatus	Forwards an indication of changes in network card status to ProtocolStatus.
NdisIndicateStatusComplete	Forwards a status complete indication to ProtocolStatusComplete.
NdisInitializeWrapper	Initializes data structures that the wrapper associates with the NIC driver.
NdisMapFile	Associates a virtual address with an opened file so the NIC driver can access file contents.
NdisOpenFile	Opens a disk file, typically one the NIC driver will download to an intelligent network card.
NdisRegisterAdapter	Registers each network interface card that the NIC driver supports with the wrapper.
NdisRegisterAdapterShutdown Handler	Registers MacShutdown with the operating system so the system can call the function later when it shuts down.
NdisRegisterMac	Provides the wrapper with NIC driver information.
NdisTerminateWrapper	Completes NIC driver removal from the wrapper connection.
NdisUnmapFile	Disassociates a virtual address from a file previously mapped by NdisMapFile.
NdisWriteErrorLogEntry	Writes to an I/O error log.