Creating Packets (SOLVED)

Is there a way to create broadcast packets using VB as opposed to the client/host port listening type stuff Im used to?

Thanks in advance

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Originally Posted by dedub

Is there a way to create broadcast packets using VB as opposed to the client/host port listening type stuff Im used to?

Thanks in advance

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If i understand you right then yes,

To create client/server applications that 'connect' you use the tcp protocal, you can create connection less sockets using UDP

Have a look at this,

http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=231497

Note though with udp theres no guarente the the packet will make it, it is used in the games industry because it carries les soverhead than tcp and if a packet is lost the game can catch up.

Hope it help s

Pino

You can always create your own kind of protocal. If you have windows xp you can use raw sockets and create your own packets with your own headers and ect.

Thanks Guys, that is EXACTLY what I was looking for!

Take care

ds