Specifies the protocol that the Socket class supports.
(in System.Net.dll)
Visual Basic (Declaration)
Public Enumeration ProtocolType
Dim instance As ProtocolType
| Member name | Description |
|---|
| Tcp | The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). |
| Unspecified | The protocol type is unspecified. |
| Unknown | An unknown protocol type. |
The Socket class uses the ProtocolType enumeration to inform the Windows Sockets API of the requested protocol. Low-level driver software for the requested protocol must be present on the computer for the Socket to be created successfully.
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