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  1. May 25th, 2006, 12:13 PM #1
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    Question 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.

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  2. May 25th, 2006, 03:21 PM #2
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    Re: Detect network shutdown

    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
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  3. May 25th, 2006, 05:09 PM #3
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    Re: Detect network shutdown

    Thanks...nice programming.

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  4. May 25th, 2006, 08:43 PM #4
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    Re: Detect network shutdown

    Or you could put in a router and each computer will work independently.
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    Actually writing the program (translating your solution into some computer language) is the easiest part.
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    Re: Detect network shutdown

    Ya Al42 hit it on the head - his would be a better approach - they are only like 20-40 bucks.
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  7. May 26th, 2006, 06:29 AM #6
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    Question Re: Detect network shutdown

    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?

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  8. May 26th, 2006, 08:24 AM #7
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    Re: Detect network shutdown

    IsAddressAlive should return True if her computer is on, and False if her computer is off. Does it do something else?
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  9. May 26th, 2006, 09:39 AM #8
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    Re: Detect network shutdown

    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.

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    Re: Detect network shutdown

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