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NETCON_TYPE enumeration (netcon.h)

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[Internet Connection Firewall may be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions. Instead, use the Windows Firewall API.]

The NETCON_TYPE type enumerates the various kinds of network connections.

Syntax

typedef enum tagNETCON_TYPE {
  NCT_DIRECT_CONNECT = 0,
  NCT_INBOUND = 1,
  NCT_INTERNET,
  NCT_LAN,
  NCT_PHONE,
  NCT_TUNNEL,
  NCT_BRIDGE
} NETCON_TYPE;

Constants

 
NCT_DIRECT_CONNECT
Value: 0
Direct serial connection through a serial port.
NCT_INBOUND
Value: 1
Another computer dials in to the local computer through this connection.
NCT_INTERNET
The connection is to the public Internet.
NCT_LAN
The connection is to a local area network (LAN).
NCT_PHONE
The connection is a dial-up connection over a phone line.
NCT_TUNNEL
The connection is a virtual private network (VPN) connection.
NCT_BRIDGE
The connection is a bridged connection.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows XP [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server None supported
Header netcon.h

See also

INetConnection

Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Connection Firewall Enumeration Types

Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Connection Firewall Reference

NETCON_PROPERTIES