nmap / nmap/npcap

Pcapusendqueue_transmit_npf has a large packet interval delay

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Description

Pcapusendqueue_transmit_npf adopts asynchronous mode. When sending messages in a queue, there is a gap of more than 3us between packets, which is too long. Can we optimize this gap.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the more-than-3us inter-packet gap in pcapusendqueue_transmit_npf while asynchronous queue transmission is active. Measure the packet intervals before and after any optimization; done means the gap is reduced without breaking queued packet transmission.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
networking, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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