Creating Packets (SOLVED)

[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

[Pino]

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

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

[Evgeni]

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.

[dedub]

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

Take care

ds