Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz - Informational Elements

[narin]

I am trying to send 4 vendor specific information elements of length 100 each in a probe request using WLAN API on windows., but I am getting below error 

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz : The network adapter has returned an invalid value to the driver.

it is working when there are 2 elements of 100 each (or single IE of length 200) , but adding more or increasing length results into above error. 

Please let me know the reasons of this failure

[Earl_Intel]

Hi narin,

Thank you for posting in the Community!

Regarding to your concern, you can try to follow this article on the link below:

How to Fix Multiple 5000 Errors in the Microsoft Windows* Event... (intel.com)

Kindly run this on your system so that I can also gauge the following peripherals and the driver versions that you have:

Intel® System Support Utility for Windows*

Once finished downloading, open the tool, click on scan (leave the default items checked), click next, then save the system information to a .txt file. Please provide us the .txt file.

To better help us further understand the issue, could you provide the needed details listed below:

• May I know if the network adapter is working fine before?
• Are there any changes on the system before you encounter this issue?
• When did it start to happen?
• Do you remember if this issue happened after a new OS update or driver update?
• Have you tried a roll back to a previous driver version for testing?
• Are you having issues on WiFi or Bluetooth or both?

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician.

[narin]

I have written custom application where I am using WLAN API from Microsoft for windows to send the Probe Request via WlanScan function (wlanapi.h)  and while sending the request I am adding 4 vendor specific information elements of length 100 each in a probe request using WLAN API on windows., but I am getting below error 

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz : The network adapter has returned an invalid value to the driver.

it is working when there are 2 elements of 100 each (or single IE of length 200) , but adding more or increasing length results into above error. 

I have reached out to Microsoft and they have looked into WLAN API traces and as per them there is no restriction from their API, their API is sending correct data to driver. And they have asked me to work with driver vendor. Thats why I am reaching here. 

I have attached Microsoft answer here, so we wanted to know why driver is rehjecting this request?

Is there any limitation on driver side to send informational elements?

Is there any other way we can do this? 

Here are answers to questions

• May I know if the network adapter is working fine before? - There is no issue with network adapter, Please refer to my issue
• Are there any changes on the system before you encounter this issue? - no
• When did it start to happen?  It is happending with this test only
• Do you remember if this issue happened after a new OS update or driver update? no OS update
• Have you tried a roll back to a previous driver version for testing? - No change in results with any version
• Are you having issues on WiFi or Bluetooth or both?- WiFI only

Intel® System Support Utility for Windows* logs attached 

[Earl_Intel]

Hi narin,

Thank you for providing this useful information with us.

I will coordinate the information that you provide through my team for further investigation.

I will update this thread as soon as we have more information.

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician.

[Earl_Intel]

Hi narin,

Thank you for patiently waiting.

We have reviewed the logs and noticed that the current driver version is 23.60.1.2. To determine if the issue is driver-related, please ask the customer to follow these steps:

1. Perform a clean installation of the wireless driver.

2. Use the DELL driver version 23.60.1.2, A45, as this is an OEM computer. If the issue persists, proceed to step 3.

3. Install the latest generic wireless driver version 23.70.2.3.

DELL drivers link: https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/latitude-15-5530-laptop/drivers

Have you tried contacting Dell regarding to this issue?

Please note that this is an OEM device, we will try to assist you with general troubleshooting steps even if it's something not traditionally covered in our support. However, if the issue still persists, you will have to contact the Original Equipment Manufacturer of your device. Your device manufacturer may have altered features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes to some components for better compatibility with your system.

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[narin]

Hi Earl

I have performed all the steps, but still result is same. I see your team is suggesting to reach out to dell, which I will reach out.

But i have question which I think your team should be able to answer from generic wireless driver perspective,

As stated below in logs shared by microsoft, they are sending 508 bytes for TLV WDI_TLV_VENDOR_SPECIFIC_IE? Will driver accept that much length of 508 bytes as TLV value and be able to forward to driver?

Can your team look from that front? 

1296244 2024-05-29T12:40:43.559 0004.76C8 w [WdiLib] [WDI_TLV::DUMPER::DumpTlvType] [TRACE]>>(T): WDI_TLV_VENDOR_SPECIFIC_IE (0x0005)
1296245 2024-05-29T12:40:43.559 0004.76C8 w [WdiLib] [WDI_TLV::DUMPER::DumpTlvLength] [TRACE] (L): 0x01FC
1296246 2024-05-29T12:40:43.559 0004.76C8 w [WdiLib] [WDI_TLV::DUMPER::DumpKeyBlob] [TRACE] Value: blob length=508, bytes:
1296247 2024-05-29T12:40:43.559 0004.76C8 w [WdiLib] [WDI_TLV::DUMPER::DumpKeyBlobBody] [TRACE]
1296248 0000 DD640505 05050000 00000000 00000000 .d..............
1296249 0010 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000505 ................
1296250 0020 00000505 05050000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296251 0030 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000505 ................
1296252 0040 00000505 05050000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296253 0050 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000505 ................
1296254 0060 00000505 0505DD64 05050505 00000000 .......d........
1296255 0070 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296256 0080 00000000 05050000 05050505 00000000 ................
1296257 0090 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296258 00A0 00000000 05050000 05050505 00000000 ................
1296259 00B0 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296260 00C0 00000000 05050000 05050505 DD640505 .............d..
1296261 00D0 05050000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296262 00E0 00000000 00000000 00000505 00000505 ................
1296263 00F0 05050000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296264 0100 00000000 00000000 00000505 00000505 ................
1296265 0110 05050000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296266 0120 00000000 00000000 00000505 00000505 ................
1296267 0130 0505DDC8 05050505 00000000 00000000 ................
1296268 0140 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296269 0150 05050000 05050505 00000000 00000000 ................
1296270 0160 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296271 0170 05050000 05050505 00000000 00000000 ................
1296272 0180 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296273 0190 05050000 05050505 00000000 00000000 ................
1296274 01A0 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296275 01B0 05050000 05050505 00000000 00000000 ................
1296276 01C0 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296277 01D0 05050000 05050505 00000000 00000000 ................
1296278 01E0 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 ................
1296279 01F0 05050000 05050505 00000000 ............
1296280
1296281 2024-05-29T12:40:43.559 0004.76C8 w [WdiLib] [WDI_TLV::DUMPER::DumpEndTlvType] [TRACE]<<(T): WDI_TLV_VENDOR_SPECIFIC_IE (0x0005)

[narin]

In addition to my last question, I have reached out to Dell also, here is the their answer

Based on the detailed observations, it seems likely that the issue they are encountering is indeed related to the limitations of the Intel AX211 Wi-Fi card when handling multiple vendor-specific Information Elements (IEs) in probe requests.

Hardware limitations could also dictate how much data can be processed in one go, especially for certain configurations or combinations. OR The firmware running on the Wi-Fi card might have built-in constraints regarding the processing of probe requests.

Look for any technical documentation regarding the AX211 chipset or reach out to Intel support directly to inquire about specific limitations on probe request sizes and configurations.

We would advise besides the above to work with developer zone in intel and request the same to be escalated as they are manufacturer for the drivers, the wifi api and also the card itself.
They should be able to attempt to replicate the issue as well at their lab.

[JeanetteC_Intel]

Hello narin,

I apologize for the delay in response.

I will further check on this question, with our engineers, along with the information provided by your system manufacturer support and I will post an update once it's available.

Best regards,

JeanetteC.

Intel® Customer Support Technician

[Earl_Intel]

Hi narin,

Thank you for patiently waiting.

Our technical team has questions regarding the wireless card:

1. Is using normal internet browsing, is AX211 working fine?
2. What is the special project parameter or configuration required for this custom application?
3. How many unit of AX211 impacted?
4. Is it corporate customer or end-user?
5. if corporate customer, is they contacted Intel rep. before?

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician.

[narin]

Here are the answers

1. Is using normal internet browsing, is AX211 working fine? - Yes this is working fine. 
2. What is the special project parameter or configuration required for this custom application? - We need to pass some application specific params in probe  request and that parameter is approx 300 bytes 
3. How many unit of AX211 impacted? - We have observed mulitple AX211
4. Is it corporate customer or end-user? end-user
5. if corporate customer, is they contacted Intel rep. before? 

As stated before also, we  have written custom application where we are using WLAN API from Microsoft for windows to send the Probe Request via WlanScan function (wlanapi.h)  and while sending the request we are adding 4 vendor specific information elements of length 100 each in a probe request using WLAN API on windows., but it results into error 

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz : The network adapter has returned an invalid value to the driver.

it is working when there are 2 elements of 100 each (or single IE of length 200) , but adding more or increasing length results into above error. 

Our questions to your teams

1. Do you have any limits on sending vendor specific parameters in probe request inside AX211? is it by design? 

2. Can your team perform a test and let us know if you are observing this behaviour in your test? As stated below in logs shared by microsoft, they are sending 508 bytes for TLV WDI_TLV_VENDOR_SPECIFIC_IE? Will driver accept that much length of 508 bytes as TLV value and be able to forward to driver? As per Dell also, Intel team should be able to replicate the issue in their lab? it would be nice that if your team can do it? 

3. Is there any registry setting that can be used to  control this behaviour? 

4. Are there any hardware limitations or firmware limitations on card? 

[Earl_Intel]

Hi narin,

Thank you for providing these answers with us.

I will forward this to our technical team for further investigation, I will make an update on this post as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician.

[Earl_Intel]

Hi narin,

Thank you for patiently waiting on us,

Upon further checking with my team, it is best if you directly work with your Intel rep about designing questions related to Vendor Specific Informational Elements in Probe Request. Or you can check with Intel RDC/ Developer Zone instead.

How to Apply for an Intel® Resource and Documentation Center...

Intel RDC/ Developer Zone is only limited to corporate customers.

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician.

[Earl_Intel]

Hi narin,

I wanted to see whether you had a chance to review my post regarding to your inquiry. Please let me know as soon as possible so that we can identify the best way to handle this issue.

[narin]

Hello Earl

I don't know  how to access  Intel RDC/ Developer Zone. it does't give me option to create an account

Thanks

narinder 

[Earl_Intel]

Hi narin,

Thank you for your response, no worries, your question is regarding our Intel Partner Programs so we will transfer this to our Programs Support Team and they will contact you back via email as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Earl E.

Intel Customer Support Technician