Detect network shutdown

Hi,

I've got this problem: I have a primary computer connected to the internet with cable; from my computer - from a network adapter - goes a connection to my sister's computer. How can I detect when she closed down her computer and make mine automatically shut down also? - this in VB

This is kind of urgent.

Regards,

Kepler

Using VB6 you could ping it until it stops responding. You could use my ping class to do it:

http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=395955

Thanks...nice programming.

Cheers,

Kepler

Or you could put in a router and each computer will work independently.

Ya Al42 hit it on the head - his would be a better approach - they are only like 20-40 bucks.

Hi,

Just one problem: I'm using "ICMP.IsAddressAlive"; it only gives me "False" if my sister's computer is shut down from the power (the normal shutdown gives a true active connection).

Wich command should I use in your class?

Regards,

Kepler

IsAddressAlive should return True if her computer is on, and False if her computer is off. Does it do something else?

Hi,

I didn't get a notification of your reply, sorry.

"IsAddressAlive" gives true with the computer on and off - it only returns false if the computer is unplugged from the energy power.

Regards,

Kepler

I'm speechless. In that case, get yourself a router like everyone else LOL.