NVGRE Encapsulated Task Offload

Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE) increases the efficient routing of network traffic within a virtualized or cloud environment. Some Intel Ethernet Network devices perform NVGRE processing, offloading it from the operating system. This reduces CPU utilization.

To change this setting in Intel PROSet:

This setting is found in the Adapter Settings panel in Intel PROSet ACU. On the device’s Device Manager property sheet, it is found on the Advanced tab, under the Offloading Options > Encapsulated Task Offload setting.

To change this setting in Windows PowerShell, use the Set-IntelNetAdapterSetting cmdlet. For example:

Set-IntelNetAdapterSetting -Name "<adapter_name>" -DisplayName "NVGRE
Encapsulated Task Offload" -DisplayValue "Enabled"

Possible values for this setting are:

• Enabled

• Disabled