Hi peers

As we know a number of devices eg printer & telephony system communicate via a network port with an TCP/IP address. My little experience using CDO object, with the handling of it associated strings, makes me think that there will an object in VB6.SP6 that will allow us to communicate with such devices. I would also think that this object will transmit the packets from the PC to the device with the necessary header so that the device can handle / reassemble & understand what the PC wants.

From the foregoing i seeking advice on the following:
1. What object in VB6.SP6 will do the job and will the learning curve for this be steep?
2. What are typical format of string / language that eg a net work printer or telephony system, will understand and how does one go about getting the documentation from the vendor ie ask the right questions.

Thanks in advance.