Winsock Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables (Compact 7)
3/12/2014
In Windows Embedded Compact, you can implement the Windows Sockets (Winsock) programming interface to either initiate or accept network connections through sockets that connect to transport protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP.
Most Windows Embedded Compact network communication passes through the Winsock 2.2 interface.
For more information about how to add or remove catalog items, see Design Your First OS.
Hardware and Software Requirements
- Requires a network connection. For more information, see Network Driver Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables.
Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables
The following table describes the catalog items and associated SYSGEN variables you can use to implement Winsock support for your OS.
| Catalog item | SYSGEN variable | Description |
|---|---|---|
Winsock |
SYSGEN_WINSOCK |
Provides the Windows Sockets (Winsock) programming interface to either initiate or accept network connections through sockets that interact to transport protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP. |