A.2.3.7 Timer Functions

Table A.2.10 defines the timer functions included in the NDIS interface library. These functions allow the NIC driver or a transport driver to suspend execution for a specified period of time.

Table A.2.10 Timer Functions

Function

Definition

NdisCancelTimer

Cancels a timer object that NdisSetTimer has set.

NdisInitializeTimer

Initializes an object that represents a timer that causes MacTimerFunction to execute after a specific time delay.

NdisSetTimer

Sets a timer object to expire after a specified delay.

NdisStallExecution

Delays execution for a specified time, for example when a network interface card requires a specified wait during a reset.