> On Feb 16, 2015, at 4:40 AM, Sorin Vinturis 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Nithin, in a NEW NL command, when the WFP filter needs to be created for a 
> new tunnel port, the code runs at dispatch IRQL. At dispatch IRQL any WFP 
> call fails. That is why I have created a thread for postponing WFP-based work 
> when the IRQL is lowered at passive level and the WFP calls can be 
> successfully executed.
> 
> I am not in favor of temporarily lowering the IRQL, because this will break 
> the purpose of mutual exclusion that is used for the switch ports.

I agree. Let’s discuss during the IRC meeting tomorrow. Welcome back.

-- Nithin
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