This object identifier returns the status of the underlying NIC hardware.
The following table shows the values returned by OID_GEN_HARDWARE_STATUS.
| Status value | Description |
|---|---|
| NdisHardwareStatusReady | Available and capable of sending and receiving data over the wire |
| NdisHardwareStatusInitializing | Initializing |
| NdisHardwareStatusReset | Resetting |
| NdisHardwareStatusClosing | Closing |
| NdisHardwareStatusNotReady | Not ready |
Requirements
OS Versions: Windows CE .NET 4.0 and later.
Header: Ntddndis.h.
See Also
MiniportQueryInformation | NDIS_REQUEST
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