NetworkInterfaceType Enumeration
.NET Framework 2.0
Note: This enumeration is new in the .NET Framework version 2.0.
Specifies types of network interfaces.
Namespace: System.Net.NetworkInformation
Assembly: System (in system.dll)
Assembly: System (in system.dll)
| Member name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| AsymmetricDsl | The network interface uses an Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). | |
| Atm | The network interface uses asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) for data transmission. | |
| BasicIsdn | The network interface uses a basic rate interface Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) connection. ISDN is a set of standards for data transmission over telephone lines. | |
| Ethernet | The network interface uses an Ethernet connection. Ethernet is defined in IEEE standard 802.3. | |
| Ethernet3Megabit | ||
| FastEthernetFx | The network interface uses a Fast Ethernet connection over optical fiber. This type of connection is also known as 100BaseFX. | |
| FastEthernetT | The network interface uses a Fast Ethernet connection. Fast Ethernet provides a data rate of 100 megabits per second, known as 100BaseT. | |
| Fddi | The network interface uses a Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) connection. FDDI is a set of standards for data transmission on fiber optic lines in a local area network. | |
| GenericModem | The network interface uses a modem. | |
| GigabitEthernet | ||
| HighPerformanceSerialBus | The network interface uses a High Performance Serial Bus. | |
| IPOverAtm | The network interface uses Internet Protocol (IP) in combination with asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) for data transmission. | |
| Isdn | The network interface uses a connection configured for ISDN and the X.25 protocol. X.25 allows computers on public networks to communicate using an intermediary computer. | |
| Loopback | The network interface is a loopback adapter. Such interfaces are used primarily for testing; no traffic is sent. | |
| MultiRateSymmetricDsl | The network interface uses a Multirate Digital Subscriber Line. | |
| Ppp | The network interface uses a Point-To-Point protocol (PPP) connection. PPP is a protocol for data transmission using a serial device. | |
| PrimaryIsdn | The network interface uses a primary rate interface Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) connection. ISDN is a set of standards for data transmission over telephone lines. | |
| RateAdaptDsl | The network interface uses a Rate Adaptive Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). | |
| Slip | The network interface uses a Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) connection. SLIP is defined in IETF RFC 1055. | |
| SymmetricDsl | The network interface uses a Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL). | |
| TokenRing | The network interface uses a Token-Ring connection. Token-Ring is defined in IEEE standard 802.5. | |
| Tunnel | The network interface uses a tunnel connection. | |
| Unknown | The interface type is not known. | |
| VeryHighSpeedDsl | The network interface uses a Very High Data Rate Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL). | |
| Wireless80211 | The network interface uses a wireless LAN connection (IEEE 802.11 standard). |
Network interfaces, also known as network adapters, connect a computer to a network. The interface type defines the transmission media that provides network connectivity.
This enumeration defines the values returned by the NetworkInterface.NetworkInterfaceType property.
Windows 98, Windows 2000 SP4, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP SP2, Windows XP Starter Edition
The .NET Framework does not support all versions of every platform. For a list of the supported versions, see System Requirements.
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